Arequipa to Lima by train
Lima lies 765 km (475 mi) north-west of Arequipa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Peru rail, over roughly 933 km (580 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Arequipa | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 1.2 million | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | Estación Arequipa | Galera railway station |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 02250–15088 |
Where to book trains from Arequipa to Lima
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Staying in Lima
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 650 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (300), and 34 are five-star. Across 363 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 261,756 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Arequipa?
765 km (475 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Arequipa; by road roughly 933 km (580 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Lima by train?
About 10 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Lima?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lima?
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.