What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Arequipa?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Arequipa is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Arequipa?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Arequipa is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Arequipa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Lima to Arequipa?

The distance between Lima and Arequipa is 785 km. The road distance is 1001.9 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Arequipa without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Arequipa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Arequipa?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Lima to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Arequipa bus from?

Lima to Arequipa bus services, operated by Oltursa, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Lima to Arequipa is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Lima to Arequipa bus arrive?

Lima to Arequipa bus services, operated by Oltursa, arrive at Arequipa station.

Can I drive from Lima to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Arequipa is 1002 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Lima to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 482+ hotels available in Arequipa.

Lima to Arequipa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lima to Arequipa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane LIM - AQP
3h 50m
$62–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus Lima / ...
13h 35m
$30–79
Drive 1,001.9 km
1. Drive from Lima to Arequipacar 1,001.9 km
12h 49m
$151–218
Bus via Arequipa Airport
1. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus Lima
19h 9m
$143–185
Bus via Lima Javier Prado
1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus Lima
19h 39m
$51–65

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

161Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 784.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Arequipa, Peru?

JetSMART, Sky Airline, and LATAM Chile fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) hourly. Alternatively, Oltursa operates a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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