How to travel from Colca Canyon to Chiclayo, Peru
The distance between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo is around 1,606km (998 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Colca Canyon to Chiclayo 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 Chiclayo → Colca Canyon if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Chiclayo (CIX).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost$185($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cusco then Lima - Plaza Norte and then to Chiclayo.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$120($120)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Arequipa then take the bus to Lima - Plaza Norte and then to Chiclayo.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colca Canyon to Chiclayo by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around $79 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.
The distance between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo is around 1,606km (998 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,298km (806 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Colca Canyon and Chiclayo by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colca Canyon to Chiclayo is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $185.
The cheapest way to travel between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around $79 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Chiclayo (CIX). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colca Canyon and Chiclayo. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colca Canyon to Chiclayo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chivay, Cusco and Lima - Plaza Norte. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
4M, Oltursa, Allinbus, Turismo Cautivo, Turismo TITANIC, Sajy Bus, Via Pacifico, CIVA and Cruz del Sur run regular bus services between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colca Canyon to Chiclayo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Chiclayo (CIX). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chiclayo is Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Chiclayo. Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) and Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) (TPP) 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 Colca Canyon and Chiclayo. The distance is around 1,950km (1,212 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 Colca Canyon to Chiclayo is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $185.
Compare travel optionsbetween Colca Canyon and Chiclayo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 20m | $185($185) | on demand | 1,606km (998 miles) |
| Taxi to Juliaca (JUL), Fly | 7h 40m | $220($220) | on demand | 1,785km (1,109 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 8h 5m | $245($245) | every 30 mins | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
| Taxi to Arequipa (AQP), plane and bus | 9h 50m | $205($205) | every 20 mins | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 20h | $120($120) | 3 times a week | 2,251km (1,398 miles) |
| Bus via Cusco | 1 day 22h | $125($125) | 3 times a week | 2,250km (1,398 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | $90($90) | every 20 mins | 1,962km (1,219 miles) |
| Taxi to Arequipa, bus | 1 day 7h | $79($79) | every 20 mins | 1,963km (1,220 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | $180($180) | on demand | 1,950km (1,212 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Colca Canyon and Chiclayo
Bus companies
Emtrafesa
Bus Star
Transportes Linea
Oltursa
Cruz del Sur
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Star Peru
Airports near Chiclayo
The following major airports near Chiclayo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Chiclayo
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Chiclayo
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP)
- Distance
- 384km (239 miles) from Chiclayo