The distance between Chiclayo and Cusco is around 1,244km (773 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chiclayo to Cusco by 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 Cusco → Chiclayo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Chiclayo (CIX) to Cuzco (CUZ).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Lima - Plaza Norte and then to Cusco.
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There are several options for getting from Chiclayo to Cusco by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $40 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $125.
The distance between Chiclayo and Cusco is around 1,244km (773 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,142km (709 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Chiclayo and Cusco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiclayo to Cusco is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx $125.
The cheapest way to travel between Chiclayo and Cusco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $40 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chiclayo and Cusco. We recommend that you fly from Chiclayo (CIX) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chiclayo and Cusco. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chiclayo to Cusco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima - Plaza Norte. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Oltursa, Flores Hermanos, Turismo Cautivo, Turismo TITANIC, Allinbus, Sajy Bus, Via Pacifico, Cruz del Sur and CIVA run regular bus services between Chiclayo and Cusco. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Chiclayo and Cusco. Flights depart from Chiclayo (CIX) and arrive at Cuzco (CUZ) - via Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Chiclayo to Cusco. There is however a flight that goes via Lima (LIM). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chiclayo to Cusco typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Chiclayo (CIX) and and arrive into Cuzco (CUZ).
The closest major airport to Cusco is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 318km (197 miles) from Cusco. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chiclayo and Cusco. The distance is around 1,841km (1,144 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiclayo to Cusco is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around $125.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | $125($125) | on demand | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | $40($40) | once daily | 1,842km (1,145 miles) |
Bus via Lima Plaza Norte | 1 day 9h | $46($46) | once daily | 1,840km (1,143 miles) |
Bus via Lima Javier Prado | 1 day 11h | $50($50) | twice daily | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | $170($170) | on demand | 1,841km (1,144 miles) |
Oltursa
Flores Hermanos
Turismo Cautivo
Turismo TITANIC
Allinbus
LATAM Chile
Star Peru
The following major airports near Cusco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.