Arequipa to Trujillo by train
Trujillo lies 1,229 km (763 mi) north-west of Arequipa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Peru rail, over roughly 1,499 km (931 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Arequipa | Trujillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | Estación Arequipa | none listed |
| Postal codes | 02174–16300 | 13001–20230 |
Where to book trains from Arequipa 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.
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Common questions
How far is Trujillo from Arequipa?
1,229 km (763 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Arequipa; by road roughly 1,499 km (931 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Trujillo by train?
About 17 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arequipa and Trujillo?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
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.