Avg. Bus Duration
:11 hrs 1 mins
Buses depart from
:Cusco
Bus arrives in
:Arequipa
Cheapest Bus
:PEN 50.00
Bus Companies
:7
Earliest Bus
:17:30
Last Bus
:21:00
Daily Bus Services
:8
| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Buss | First Bus - 20:45 | Last Bus - 20:45 | 11 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
| Transzela | First Bus - 20:45 | Last Bus - 20:45 | 10 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
| Turismo J Nazareno | First Bus - 08:57 | Last Bus - 20:00 | 12 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
| Turismo Mer | First Bus - 20:30 | Last Bus - 20:30 | 11 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
| Expreso Turismo Real | First Bus - 20:00 | Last Bus - 20:00 | 10 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |





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Cusco or Cuzco (both graphical symbols are acceptable according to the RAE, Real Academy of the Spanish language) is the main destination that you can get to know on your trips through Peru. Learn more about it in this section.The legend tells that Cusco was founded by 2 ancestral patriarchs, who, due to the design of the deity Sun, emerged from the Titicaca lake with the mission of putting in order the Andean men’s life. They would be the beginning of the vast Incan Empire, which as time goes by would reach its maximum glory consolidating as a powerful State. In 1911 the American explorer Hiram Bingham would refind the incan citadel to the world’s eyes with the discovery of Machu Picchu. From that day the growth of Cusco has been exponential, turning to be one of the most visited worldwide tourist destinations and favourite place for national and foreign tourists to “discover” the beauty of the Machu Picchu citadel on its travel to Cusco.
Arequipa, also called La Ciudad Blanca, is a place with a lot of history. In addition, it is also an important industrial and commercial center of Peru. Each place in this place is full of charm and each gastronomic dish will make you want to stay in this place forever.
You can visit one of the terminals in Cusco and visit the counter of the bus company of your choice, wait your turn in the attention queue, select the seat you want and buy your ticket. But if you prefer to avoid all that, you can simply enter redbus.pe and buy your bus ticket online in just 5 minutes and with the comfort of your home or office.
This will depend on the company: some allow you to show your ticket from the email they sent you, while others require you to print it before traveling.
Yes, you can, but this feature is limited to only a few bus companies in Perú. Please contact the bus company of your choice if you need to make any changes.
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The distance is 629 km.
Approximately the trip takes 8 hours and 15 minutes.
There is a variety of schedules, but it also depends on the season.
You can travel through the following companies: Jean Buss, Transzela, Expreso Turismo Real, Turismo J Nazareno and Famisa.
The departures depends on the season.
The Cusco Terminal is the bus departure point and is located at Avenida Vía de Evitamiento # 429, Cusco. The companies that leave this terminal are: Jean Buss, Transzela, Expreso Turismo Real, Turismo J Nazareno and Famisa.
Yes, you can travel with your DNI or passport even if it has expired.
For children, it is necessary to also present a notarial authorization, signed by the parents allowing the trip, with their IDs attached to the document. In case of the decease of any of the parents, or if the child is only recognized by one of them, the consent of the surviving parent will be enough.
Unfortunately, no. However, you can reschedule the travel date by contacting the bus operator. This feature is limited to just a few companies.
In redBus, the ticket from Cusco to Arequipa starts from S/40.00 PEN. These prices vary according to the season, transportation company, and service.
Arequipa has an arid temperate climate, with an average temperature of about 14.5 ° C, if the temperature rises it does not exceed 25 ° C. It has wet periods that occur between the months of December to March. On winter days the temperature can drop to 6 ° C.
Arequipa has a huge variety of hotels, from very luxurious to inexpensive backpacker-type options. You can visit this beautiful city with your partner, family or friends, you will find accommodation for all tastes and all pockets.
● Mint Hotel
- C12 San Isidro Urbanization, Arequipa
- Price: From S/ 178.00
- Services: It has simple rooms, double rooms, and triple rooms. Wifi. Backyard. Includes breakfast.
● La Cuesta Cayma Hotel
- 208 Cayma avenue, Arequipa
- Price: From S/ 132.00
- Services: It has simple rooms, double rooms, a junior suite, and a presidential suite. Free Wifi. Minibar. Balcony. City view rooms. Hydromassage bathtub. Includes breakfast.
● Palla Boutique Hotel
- 350 Bolognesi bridge, Arequipa
- Price: From S/ 258.00
- Services: It has simple rooms, double rooms, double deluxe rooms, junior suite, and presidential suite. 24 reception. Room service. Interior yard view rooms. Soundproof rooms. Includes breakfast.
La ciudad blanca has endless delicacies when it comes to gastronomy, if you visit its restaurants you can stop trying some dishes such as: Chupe de camarones, Rocoto rellenos, Solterito, Arequipeño Adobo and Ocopa.
● Alma Bar Restaurante
- 403 Ugarte street, Arequipa
- Prices: From S/ 36.00
● Sol de Mayo restaurant
- 207 Jerusalen street, Yanahuara
- Prices: From S/ 40.00
● Chicha by Gastón Acurio
- 210 Santa Catalina Street, across the Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa
- Prices: From S/ 38.00
● Misti Volcano: It is one of the most impressive destinations in Arequipa. The Misti volcano measures 5,822 meters and is more than 800 thousand years old. The volcano can be seen from anywhere in Arequipa and you can take a tour (with trekking included) and thus get to know all its majesty.
● Santa Catalina Monastery: It is located in the center of the city. This monastery was built in the 16th century and has more than 20 thousand square meters that you can explore from end to end. Every corner is steeped in history and its architecture is worth admiring.
● Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca: In this reserve you can find other volcanoes in Arequipa and also typical animals of the highlands, such as: llamas, alpacas. vicuñas and guanacos.
● Mirador de Yanahuara: In the picturesque district of Yanahuara is this beautiful viewpoint, which is one of the most spectacular in Arequipa. It is only a 10-minute walk from the center of Arequipa, so you can walk to it.
● Bosque de Piedras Choqolaqa; It looks like a landscape from another planet and is known as Nuevo Arequipa. Legend has it that one day the inhabitants of this place stopped respecting their Apus and as punishment, everything turned to stone.
● March to April - Carnivals in Arequipa. In many places in Peru, a few days or weeks of these months are dedicated to celebrating the much-acclaimed carnivals. Arequipa is not far behind, on these dates you can enjoy music, dance and delicious typical dishes of the region.
● May 1 to 3 - Traditional Pilgrimage to the Santuario de la Virgen de Chapi: On these dates, many devotees have the custom of making the promise to arrive three consecutive years at the sanctuary of the Virgin.
● July 28 to 29 - Fiestas Patrias: The festival is lived throughout the country, in the city of Arequipa events such as parades, regional fairs, and folk concerts are held.
● August 15 - Anniversary of Arequipa: Various civic-religious activities are carried out as well as a parade of floats, festivals, burning of castles and/or artificial, among others.
To transport yourself through the city of Arequipa you can use these means:
• Public transport: It is the cheapest and the tickets cost on average S / 1.50.
• Taxi: If the route you will take is short, the passage will be S / 5.00 on average.
• Car: If you know how to drive, you can choose to rent a car and move around on your own, renting a car costs on average S / 168.00.
Arequipa by bus: If the starting point is Cusco, the distance is 491.2 km. The approximate travel time is 8 hours and 15 minutes.
The typical dishes of Arequipa are:
- Rocoto relleno: an Arequipa icon. Baked rocoto pepper stuffed with meat, vegetables, raisins, and spices, served with potato casserole.- Copas para anisado
- Bolsos con tejidos de Caylloma
- Libreta de apuntes de cuero
- Cuadros de la ciudad y campiña de Arequipa
- Nacimiento loncco
● Jean Buss
● Transzela
● Expreso Turismo Real
● Turismo J Nazareno
● Famisa
Arequipa is one of the tourist attractions of Peru that you cannot miss. Every dish and each place will leave you impressed. El Misti and the Mirador de Yanahuara must be the first places you should visit when you visit Arequipa. There is a great variety of lodgings and restaurants with all prices and with impeccable service.
Are you thinking about taking a vacation, a business trip or want to visit your family in Arequipa, do not worry! at redBus you can find the best prices from the most important bus companies in Peru, just check the list of companies and schedules that appear in the results and get the best rates with the best low-cost prices so that your trip is not only comfortable and enjoyable but also economical. so do not hesitate and buy your ticket at redBus.
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