How to travel from Barranco to Paracas, Peru

The distance between Barranco and Paracas is around 1,236km (768 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Barranco to Paracas by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima and then to Paracas.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Piura then take the bus to Lima Terminal Excluciva and then to Paracas.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Paracas.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,260km (783 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barranco and Paracas

There are several options for getting from Barranco to Paracas by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $45 and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.

The distance between Barranco and Paracas is around 1,236km (768 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Barranco and Paracas by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barranco to Paracas is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx $180.

The cheapest way to travel between Barranco and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $45 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Barranco and Paracas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 7h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barranco and Paracas. It typically takes around 23h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barranco to Paracas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chulucanas, Lima, Estadio Nacional Madre de Dios Santa Beatriz Lima Perú, Javier Prado and Lima. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 20m.

Ronco Peru, Cruz del Sur and Turismo Sol Peruano run regular bus services between Barranco and Paracas. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 20m 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 Paracas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 7h 50m.

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 Barranco and Paracas. The distance is around 1,260km (783 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barranco to Paracas is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around $180.

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Transport options from Barranco to Paracas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
7h 50m
$180($180)
5 times a day1,236km (768 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Plane9h 60m
$200($200)
once daily1,435km (892 miles)
Taxi to Piura (PIU), plane and bus12h 45m
$155($155)
once daily1,692km (1,052 miles)
Taxi to Piura (PIU), plane and bus13hrs
$280($280)
5 times a day1,623km (1,009 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 20m
$45($45)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Bus via Lima Plaza Norte24h 35m
$64($64)
once daily1,298km (806 miles)
Taxi and Bus
19h 35m
$90($90)
4 times a day1,310km (814 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
$115($115)
on demand1,260km (783 miles)

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Airports near Paracas

The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Paracas
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
441km (274 miles) from Paracas
AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
575km (357 miles) from Paracas