Arequipa to Potosí by bus
Potosí lies 707 km (439 mi) south-east of Arequipa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 862 km (536 mi) of road.
| Arequipa | Potosí | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 141,251 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 3,967 m (13,015 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Clocks in Potosí are 1 h ahead of Arequipa right now, so a 12 h 56 min journey lands 13 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Potosí
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia: money changes from the Sol to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
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Staying in Potosí
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Common questions
How far is Potosí from Arequipa?
707 km (439 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Arequipa; by road roughly 862 km (536 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Potosí by bus?
About 12 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Potosí?
Potosí is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Potosí?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.