Salta to Arequipa by bus
Arequipa lies 1,131 km (703 mi) north-west of Salta, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 1,379 km (857 mi) of road.
| Salta | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Peru |
| Population | 520,683 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 4400 | 02174–16300 |
Clocks in Arequipa are 2 h behind Salta right now, so a 20 h 32 min journey lands only 18 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arequipa
Crossing from Argentina 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 Salta to Arequipa
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Staying in Arequipa
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa. Of the 344 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (241), and 6 are five-star. Across 129 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 59,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Arequipa from Salta?
1,131 km (703 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Salta; by road roughly 1,379 km (857 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salta to Arequipa by bus?
About 20 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salta and Arequipa?
Arequipa is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Argentina/Salta).
What currency do I need in Arequipa?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Arequipa?
Our booking partner lists 537 places to stay in Arequipa, 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.