How to travel from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca, Peru

The distance between Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca is around 1,549km (963 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca 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 Lake TiticacaChiclayo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Chiclayo (CIX) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $170($170)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte then Arequipa and then to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,045km (1,271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca

There are several options for getting from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $47 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.

The distance between Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca is around 1,549km (963 miles).

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $47 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you fly from Chiclayo (CIX) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima Plaza Norte and Arequipa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Turismo Cautivo, Turismo TITANIC, Allinbus, Sajy Bus, Via Pacifico, Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Transzela, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, Tour Peru, Transportes Chiclayo, CIVA, Turismo Dias and America Express run regular bus services between Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you fly from Chiclayo (CIX) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lake Titicaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca. 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 Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca. The distance is around 2,045km (1,271 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around $170.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiclayo and Lake Titicaca

Transport options from Chiclayo to Lake Titicaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
$170($170)
every 20 mins1,549km (963 miles)
Fly to Arequipa (AQP), Bus8h 50m
$160($160)
every 20 mins1,726km (1,073 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 11h
$49($49)
every 20 mins2,056km (1,277 miles)
Bus via Lima1 day 12h
$47($47)
once daily2,047km (1,272 miles)
Bus via Lima 28 de Julio1 day 14h
$53($53)
every 20 mins2,047km (1,272 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$185($185)
on demand2,045km (1,271 miles)

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Airports near Lake Titicaca

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
948km (589 miles) from Lake Titicaca
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,007km (626 miles) from Lake Titicaca