The distance between Arequipa and Lima is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Arequipa to Lima by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lima → Arequipa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM).
Sky Airline
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Atocongo.
Grupo Palomino
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There are several options for getting from Arequipa to Lima by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $16 and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $75.
The distance between Arequipa and Lima is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Arequipa and Lima by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arequipa to Lima is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx $75.
The cheapest way to travel between Arequipa and Lima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $16 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Arequipa and Lima. We recommend that you fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM). instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arequipa and Lima. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Arequipa and Lima with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 15h 30m.
Grupo Palomino, Transportes Reyna, CIVA, Flores Hermanos, Oltursa and Cruz del Sur run regular bus services between Arequipa and Lima. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Arequipa and Lima. Flights depart from Arequipa (AQP) and arrive at Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Arequipa and Lima with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly between Arequipa and Lima. Flights depart from Arequipa (AQP) and and arrive into Lima (LIM). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Arequipa to Lima typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Arequipa (AQP) and and arrive into Lima (LIM).
The closest major airport to Lima is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Lima. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arequipa and Lima. The distance is around 1,007km (626 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arequipa to Lima is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around $75.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | $75($75) | on demand | 786km (488 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 15h 15m | $30($30) | twice daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Bus to Lima | 15h 30m | $22($22) | hourly | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Bus to Lima - Plaza Norte | 17h 15m | $16($16) | every 20 mins | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Drive | 12h 45m | $90($90) | on demand | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Grupo Palomino
Transportes Reyna
CIVA
Flores Hermanos
Waybus
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near Lima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.