How to travel from Barranco to Colca Canyon, Peru
The distance between Barranco and Colca Canyon is around 1,888km (1,173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 7h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Barranco to Colca Canyon by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colca Canyon → Barranco if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time2h 60m
- Typical cost$255($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lima Victoria then Cusco and then to Chivay.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$155($155)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Piura then take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte and then to Arequipa then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
- Duration1 day 7h
- Distance2,202km (1,368 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barranco and Colca Canyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barranco to Colca Canyon by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around $105 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.
The distance between Barranco and Colca Canyon is around 1,888km (1,173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Barranco and Colca Canyon by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barranco to Colca Canyon is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx $255.
The cheapest way to travel between Barranco and Colca Canyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barranco and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 7h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barranco and Colca Canyon. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barranco to Colca Canyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Morropón, Lima Victoria, Cusco and Chivay. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.
Turismo Sol Peruano, Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, 4M, Ronco Peru, CIVA and Cromotex run regular bus services between Barranco and Colca Canyon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barranco to Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 7h 60m.
The closest major airport to Colca Canyon is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) 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 Barranco and Colca Canyon. The distance is around 2,202km (1,368 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barranco to Colca Canyon is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around $255.
Compare travel optionsbetween Barranco and Colca Canyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 60m | $255($255) | on demand | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
| Taxi to Piura (PIU), plane | 9h 10m | $210($210) | on demand | 2,068km (1,285 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 10h 10m | $255($255) | once daily | 2,088km (1,297 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | $155($155) | 3 times a week | 2,525km (1,569 miles) |
| Bus via Lima | 2 days 4h | $135($135) | 3 times a week | 2,503km (1,556 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | $140($140) | every 20 mins | 2,259km (1,404 miles) |
| Bus and Taxi | 1 day 14h | $105($105) | once daily | 2,217km (1,377 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | $200($200) | on demand | 2,202km (1,368 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barranco and Colca Canyon
Bus companies
Cruz del Sur
CIVA
Oltursa
Ronco Peru
Transportes Reyna
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Atsa Airlines
Airports near Colca Canyon
The following major airports near Colca Canyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 675km (420 miles) from Colca Canyon
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 781km (485 miles) from Colca Canyon