What is the distance between Arequipa and Puerto Maldonado?

The distance between Arequipa and Puerto Maldonado is around 494 km (306 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terrapuerto, in Arequipa, and end it at Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa, in Puerto Maldonado.

Bus Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Cruz del Sur + Civa	Bus	9:00pm	Terrapuerto	1d 7h	4:45am	Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa	No tags
	Bus	3:15pm	Terrapuerto	16h 7m	7:22am	Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa	No tags
Civa + Cruz del Sur	Bus	9:00pm	Terrapuerto	1d 7h	4:45am	Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa	No tags
	Bus	3:15pm	Terrapuerto	16h 52m	8:07am	Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa	No tags
Oltursa + Civa	Bus	8:00pm	Bus terminal of Arequipa	1d 8h	4:45am	Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa	No tags

Get from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

16h 52mAverage Duration

497 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Arequipa and Puerto Maldonado?

Stops in Arequipa

A
Terrapuerto
Terrapuerto, Arequipa, Peru
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B
Norte Nuevo Terminal
34A 39, Yura, Peru

Stops in Puerto Maldonado

A
Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa
Av. Circunvalacion Norte, 2621 - Manzana L, Lote 1 Tambopata, Ambiente No. 8, Modulo 2, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios
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B
Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Civa
Calle Jaime Troncoso Lote #12 (Esq. con Av. Tambopata) Asentamiento Humano Victor Raul Haya de la Tarre , Puerto Maldonado

Compare bus companies

Excluciva

3.5/5608 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.8

Cruz del Sur

4/58,097 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.7

Oltursa

3.5/5527 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.1

Transzela

3/5284 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi0.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado by bus

What is the distance between Arequipa and Puerto Maldonado?
The distance between Arequipa and Puerto Maldonado is around 494 km (306 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terrapuerto, in Arequipa, and end it at Puerto Maldonado Terminal - Tepsa, in Puerto Maldonado.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$49

11-23

$44

Today

$44

11-25

$44

11-26

$44

11-27

$44

11-28

$44

11-29

$44

The cheapest trip from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $49 for a bus ticket from Arequipa to Puerto Maldonado based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-25.