Buses to Arequipa
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Arequipa, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa to Puno | Peru | 173 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Arequipa to Juliaca | Peru | 180 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| Arequipa to Tacna | Peru | 226 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Arequipa to Arica | Chile | 266 km (165 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Arequipa to Cusco | Peru | 322 km (200 mi) | about 6 h 2 min |
| Arequipa to La Paz | Bolivia | 361 km (225 mi) | about 6 h 44 min |
| Arequipa to Iquique | Chile | 449 km (279 mi) | about 8 h 18 min |
| Arequipa to Alto Hospicio | Chile | 456 km (283 mi) | about 8 h 26 min |
| Arequipa to Ayacucho | Peru | 461 km (287 mi) | about 8 h 32 min |
| Arequipa to Oruro | Bolivia | 503 km (313 mi) | about 9 h 17 min |
| Arequipa to Ica | Peru | 519 km (323 mi) | about 9 h 34 min |
| Arequipa to Quillacollo | Bolivia | 570 km (354 mi) | about 10 h 29 min |
| Arequipa to Lima | Peru | 765 km (475 mi) | about 13 h 58 min |
| Arequipa to Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Bolivia | 901 km (560 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Arequipa to Callao | Peru | 773 km (480 mi) | about 14 h 7 min |
| Arequipa to Trujillo | Peru | 1,229 km (763 mi) | about 22 h 18 min |
| Arequipa to Cochabamba | Bolivia | 582 km (362 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Arequipa to Chiclayo | Peru | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 25 h 24 min |
| Arequipa to Porto Velho | Brazil | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 21 h 32 min |
| Arequipa to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 24 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.