How to travel from Arequipa to Paracas, Peru
The distance between Arequipa and Paracas is around 775km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Arequipa to Paracas by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Paracas → Arequipa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost$79($79)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paracas.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$25($25)
Oltursa
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arequipa and Paracas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arequipa to Paracas by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $25 and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $79.
The distance between Arequipa and Paracas is around 775km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Arequipa and Paracas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arequipa to Paracas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $79.
The cheapest way to travel between Arequipa and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $25 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arequipa and Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arequipa and Paracas. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Arequipa and Paracas with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13h 10m.
Oltursa, CIVA and Cruz del Sur run regular bus services between Arequipa and Paracas. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arequipa to Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Paracas is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 222km (138 miles) from Paracas. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Arequipa and Paracas. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arequipa to Paracas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around $25.
Compare travel optionsbetween Arequipa and Paracas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 30m | $79($79) | 5 times a day | 1,074km (667 miles) |
| Fly to Ayacucho (AYP), bus | 11h 30m | $195($195) | once daily | 1,530km (951 miles) |
| Fly to Jauja (JAU), bus | 11h 40m | $210($210) | 5 times a day | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 10m | $25($25) | twice daily | 775km (482 miles) |
| Bus via Ica | 13h 25m | $35($35) | every 20 mins | 775km (482 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | $71($71) | on demand | 777km (483 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arequipa and Paracas
Bus companies
Oltursa
CIVA
Cruz del Sur
Expreso Antezana
Airlines
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
Airports near Paracas
The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 222km (138 miles) from Paracas
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 441km (274 miles) from Paracas
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 575km (357 miles) from Paracas