Bus from Arequipa to Cusco

Direct Overnight Service

From:

S/89

/per person

Direct Arequipa to Cusco - Sleeper Bus 160°.

Looking for a direct bus from Arequipa to Cusco? At Turismo Mer, we run the Arequipa–Cusco route with a daily overnight service that departs at 20:30 and arrives in about 11 hours. You travel on a sleeper bus with 160° lie-flat suite seats on a modern double-decker coach, with blankets, onboard medicated oxygen and heating. It's the safest, most comfortable way to travel from Arequipa to Cusco while you sleep. Book your Arequipa to Cusco bus tickets online, from S/89 per person.
160° double-decker sleeper bus of Turismo Mer

Why travel with Turismo Mer?

Daily Departures

Daily service from Arequipa to Cusco, every day.

Overnight Trip

You leave at night and arrive in the morning.

Online Reservation

Buy your tickets Arequipa-Cusco safely.

Services included

Transportation in modern double-decker buses

160° reclining sofa-bed suite seats with ergonomic gel padding

Blankets

Medicated oxygen

Onboard restroom

Wheelchair-accessible boarding system

2 professional drivers with relay shifts every 4 hours

Climate-controlled bus (heating & A/C)

Starlink internet / high-speed satellite Wi-Fi.

Transfers from the hotel to the bus station, as well as from our bus station to the hotel.

Terminal boarding fee (TAME)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the bus ticket from Arequipa to Cusco cost?

A bus ticket from Arequipa to Cusco with Turismo Mer starts at S/89 per person on the Direct service, with a 160° lie-flat sleeper seat. The boarding fee (TAME) and hotel transfer are not included in the price. You can book your Arequipa to Cusco tickets online safely.

The direct bus from Arequipa to Cusco departs daily at 20:30 from Counter B-18 at the Arequipa bus terminal. It's an overnight service: you travel by night and arrive in Cusco at 07:30.

The direct trip from Arequipa to Cusco takes about 11 hours. Since it's an overnight sleeper service, you rest through the night and arrive in Cusco in the morning.

Yes. Every bus on the Arequipa to Cusco route is a sleeper bus with 160° reclining sofa-bed suite seats and ergonomic gel padding, on modern double-decker coaches. They include blankets, heating and onboard medicated oxygen.

No. It's a terminal-to-terminal service: boarding is at Counter B-18 of the Arequipa bus terminal and arrival is at Stand E-3 of the Cusco bus terminal. You need to get to the terminal on your own, at least 30 minutes before departure.

You can book your Arequipa to Cusco tickets online directly on our website, in just a few minutes and with secure payment. Booking in advance secures your sleeper seat on the departure you prefer.

In Arequipa, boarding is at Counter B-18 of the Arequipa bus terminal. In Cusco, drop-off is at Stand E-3 of the Cusco bus terminal.

Yes. You travel with two professional drivers per service, who swap every 4 hours, on climate-controlled coaches with onboard medicated oxygen and a kneeling system for passengers with reduced mobility. Passenger safety and comfort are our priority.

Yes. The Arequipa to Cusco route has daily departures in both directions (Arequipa to Cusco and Cusco to Arequipa), so you can plan your trip for whatever date works best for you.

Boarding & drop-off points

Arequipa

Cusco

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Double-decker tourist bus of Turismo Mer

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