How to travel from Barranco to Arequipa, Peru

The distance between Barranco and Arequipa is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barranco to Arequipa by taxi, 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 ArequipaBarranco if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Arequipa (AQP).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lima and then to Arequipa.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Piura then take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte and then to Arequipa.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arequipa.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,020km (1,255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barranco and Arequipa

There are several options for getting from Barranco to Arequipa by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $54 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $215.

The distance between Barranco and Arequipa is around 1,712km (1,064 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Barranco and Arequipa by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barranco to Arequipa is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $215.

The cheapest way to travel between Barranco and Arequipa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $54 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Barranco and Arequipa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Arequipa (AQP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barranco and Arequipa. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barranco to Arequipa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chulucanas and Lima. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Ronco Peru, Transportes Reyna, Cromotex, Flores Hermanos, CIVA, Turismo Sol Peruano, Andoriña Tours, Grupo Palomino and Rey Latino run regular bus services between Barranco and Arequipa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barranco to Arequipa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Arequipa (AQP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Arequipa is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Arequipa. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barranco and Arequipa. The distance is around 2,020km (1,255 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barranco to Arequipa is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $215.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barranco and Arequipa

Transport options from Barranco to Arequipa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
4h 45m
$215($215)
on demand1,712km (1,064 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 11h
$54($54)
once daily2,023km (1,257 miles)
Bus via Lima Victoria1 day 15h
$71($71)
once daily2,044km (1,270 miles)
Taxi and Bus
1 day 8h
$90($90)
every 20 mins2,065km (1,283 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$185($185)
on demand2,020km (1,255 miles)

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Airports near Arequipa

The following major airports near Arequipa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Arequipa
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
773km (480 miles) from Arequipa
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
885km (550 miles) from Arequipa