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

The cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Arequipa is to bus via Lima which costs $70 - $140 and takes 32h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tumbes to Arequipa is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $170 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Tumbes and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Tumbes to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Tumbes and arriving at Arequipa via Lima and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.

How far is it from Tumbes to Arequipa?

The distance between Tumbes and Arequipa is 1736 km. The road distance is 2246.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tumbes to Arequipa without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 32h 48m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Tumbes to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tumbes to Arequipa bus from?

Tumbes to Arequipa bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Tumbes station.

Bus or fly from Tumbes to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Tumbes to Arequipa is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 32h 48m.

Where does the Tumbes to Arequipa bus arrive?

Tumbes to Arequipa bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Lima Paseo de la República station.

Can I drive from Tumbes to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumbes to Arequipa is 2247 km. It takes approximately 29h 58m to drive from Tumbes to Arequipa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tumbes to Arequipa?

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Where can I stay near Arequipa?

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane TBP - AQP
5h 20m
$177–271
Bus via Lima
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus Lima
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus Lima / ...
32h 48m
$71–140
Drive 2,246.9 km
1. Drive from Tumbes to Arequipacar 2,246.9 km
29h 58m
$338–488
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Terminal Exclucivabus Lima
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus Lima
36h 13m
$74–105
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Limabus Lima
2. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus Lima
40h 4m
$165–205

Tumbes (TBP) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

30Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,735.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tumbes to Arequipa via Lima Paseo de la República, Lima, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 32h 48m.

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