How to get from Lima to Cuzco
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Cuzco: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 20 min). By bus it's about 12 h 15 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 586 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 20 min | 586 km | Airlines: Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines, Star Peru (2I) |
Bus | 12 h 15 minestimated | 762 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 hestimated | 762 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Lima y Cuzco dura aproximadamente 1 h 20 min (586 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 12 h 15 min. En auto son unos 762 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Lima to Cuzco?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 20 min, by bus ~12 h 15 min and by car ~9 h.
Are there flights from Lima to Cuzco?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Cuzco route is operated by Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines and Star Peru (2I) (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 20 min and covers about 586 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Cuzco?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 20 min vs ~12 h 15 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Cuzco?
It's about 762 km by road, roughly 9 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Cuzco?
In a straight line it's about 586 km between Lima and Cuzco.
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