Arequipa to Quillacollo by bus
Quillacollo lies 570 km (354 mi) east of Arequipa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 696 km (432 mi) of road.
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| Arequipa | Quillacollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 172,405 |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 2,559 m (8,396 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Clocks in Quillacollo are 1 h ahead of Arequipa right now, so a 10 h 29 min journey lands 11 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Quillacollo
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 Quillacollo
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Common questions
How far is Quillacollo from Arequipa?
570 km (354 mi) in a straight line, east of Arequipa; by road roughly 696 km (432 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Quillacollo by bus?
About 10 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Quillacollo?
Quillacollo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Quillacollo?
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.