How to travel from Cusco to Lima, Peru

The distance between Cusco and Lima is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cusco 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.

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Fly

Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $110($110)
Operated by

Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C

+ 2 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima - Luna Pizarro.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $30($30)
Operated by

Grupo Palomino

+ 2 others

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car
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Drive

Drive to Lima.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Distance1,085km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cusco and Lima

There are several options for getting from Cusco to Lima by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $21 and will take around 24h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.

The distance between Cusco and Lima is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (355 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Cusco and Lima by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cusco to Lima is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx $110.

The cheapest way to travel between Cusco and Lima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cusco and Lima. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cusco and Lima. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cusco and Lima with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 19h 30m.

Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi and Oltursa run regular bus services between Cusco and Lima. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cusco and Lima. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and arrive at Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Cusco and Lima with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C, Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly between Cusco and Lima. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and and arrive into Lima (LIM). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Cusco to Lima typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cusco and Lima. The distance is around 1,085km (674 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cusco to Lima is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around $110.

How do I get from Cusco to Lima

Compare travel optionsbetween Cusco and Lima

Transport options from Cusco to Lima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
$110($110)
on demand600km (373 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 30m
$30($30)
every 4 hours1,083km (673 miles)
Bus to Lima - Plaza Norte24h 30m
$21($21)
once daily1,103km (685 miles)
Drive
16h 35m
$100($100)
on demand1,085km (674 miles)

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Airports near Lima

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Lima
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Lima
PCL
FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL)
International Airport
Distance
490km (304 miles) from Lima