Arica to Trujillo by bus
Trujillo lies 1,489 km (925 mi) north-west of Arica, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,816 km (1,129 mi) of road.
| Arica | Trujillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Peru |
| Population | 241,653 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 1000000 | 13001–20230 |
Clocks in Trujillo are 2 h behind Arica right now, so a 26 h 58 min journey lands only 24 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Trujillo
Crossing from Chile into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book buses from Arica to Trujillo
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Staying in Trujillo
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo. Of the 115 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 1 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 15,207 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Trujillo
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Common questions
How far is Trujillo from Arica?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Arica; by road roughly 1,816 km (1,129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arica to Trujillo by bus?
About 26 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arica and Trujillo?
Trujillo is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Trujillo?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Trujillo?
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo, bookable on this site.
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.