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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Arequipa is to bus which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Arequipa is to fly which takes 11h 54m and costs $210 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Arequipa via Tulcán, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Lima Terminal Excluciva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Medellín to Arequipa?

The distance between Medellín and Arequipa is 2570 km. The road distance is 3869.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Medellín to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Arequipa bus from?

Medellín to Arequipa bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal del Sur station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Medellín to Arequipa is to fly which takes 11h 54m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the Medellín to Arequipa bus arrive?

Medellín to Arequipa bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Arequipa is 3869 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Medellín to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 475+ hotels available in Arequipa.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane MDE - AQP
11h 54m
$215–810
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
4. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Arequipabus
3d 11h
$140–247
Taxi, drive, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Drive from Rumichaca to San Gabrielcar
3. Take the bus from San Gabriel to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zapotillobus
5. Drive from Zapotillo to Terminal Terrestre Las Lomascar
6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Las Lomas to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
7. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
2d 13h
$831–904
Drive 3,869.1 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Arequipacar 3,869.1 km
2d 8h
$582–840
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus
3d 5h
$835–900

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

9Weekly Planes

11h 22mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,570.4 km
Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Arequipa, Peru?

JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Sur to Arequipa via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Tulcán, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Lima Javier Prado, and Lima Terminal Excluciva in around 3d 11h.

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