How to travel from Barranco to Huaraz, Peru
The distance between Barranco and Huaraz is around 773km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 9h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Barranco to Huaraz by taxi, 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 Huaraz → Barranco if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz.
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost$410($410)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Piura then take the bus to Chimbote and then to Huaraz.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$74($74)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barranco and Huaraz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barranco to Huaraz by taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around $74 and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $410.
The distance between Barranco and Huaraz is around 773km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)
It takes around 14h 35m to get from Barranco and Huaraz by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barranco to Huaraz is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx $410.
The cheapest way to travel between Barranco and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around $74 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barranco and Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 9h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barranco and Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 9h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barranco to Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Trujillo (TRU) then take the bus to Huaraz. instead which will take 11h 35m.
The closest major airport to Huaraz is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) 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 Huaraz. The distance is around 773km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barranco to Huaraz is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 35m and will usually cost around $74.
Compare travel optionsbetween Barranco and Huaraz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 9h 30m | $410($410) | on demand | 1,522km (946 miles) |
| Taxi to Piura (PIU), plane and bus | 11h 20m | $185($185) | every 20 mins | 1,412km (877 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 11h 35m | $410($410) | once daily | 1,746km (1,085 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 11h 50m | $450($450) | once daily | 1,721km (1,070 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 35m | $74($74) | once daily | 842km (523 miles) |
| Taxi to Piura, bus | 15h 55m | $86($86) | twice daily | 820km (509 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | $71($71) | on demand | 773km (481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barranco and Huaraz
Bus companies
ITTSA Bus
Emtrafesa
Yungay Express
Transportes Linea
CIVA
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
Airports near Huaraz
The following major airports near Huaraz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Huaraz
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
- Distance
- 287km (178 miles) from Huaraz