How to travel from Colca Canyon to Huaraz, Peru
The distance between Colca Canyon and Huaraz is around 1,426km (886 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 11h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Colca Canyon to Huaraz 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 Huaraz → Colca Canyon if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz.
- Duration11h 25m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost$365($365)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cusco then Lima - Luna Pizarro and then to Huaraz.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost$125($125)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Arequipa then take the bus to Lima and then to Huaraz.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$87($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colca Canyon and Huaraz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colca Canyon to Huaraz by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around $87 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 11h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $365.
The distance between Colca Canyon and Huaraz is around 1,426km (886 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 899km (559 miles)
It takes around 13h 20m to get from Colca Canyon and Huaraz by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colca Canyon to Huaraz is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 11h 25m and will set you back approx $365.
The cheapest way to travel between Colca Canyon and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around $87 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Colca Canyon and Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 11h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colca Canyon and Huaraz. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colca Canyon to Huaraz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chivay, Cusco, Lima - Luna Pizarro and Lima. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
4M, Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, Turismo Cavassa, CIVA and Movil Tours run regular bus services between Colca Canyon and Huaraz. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 14h 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 Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Trujillo (TRU) then take the bus to Huaraz. instead which will take 13h 20m.
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 Colca Canyon and Huaraz. The distance is around 1,590km (988 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colca Canyon to Huaraz is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around $215.
Compare travel optionsbetween Colca Canyon and Huaraz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 11h 25m | $365($365) | on demand | 1,536km (954 miles) |
| Taxi to Juliaca (JUL), plane | 12h 40m | $330($330) | on demand | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
| Taxi to Arequipa (AQP), plane and bus | 13h 10m | $125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,426km (886 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 13h 20m | $215($215) | once daily | 1,760km (1,094 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | $125($125) | 3 times a week | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
| Bus via Cusco | 1 day 16h | $120($120) | 3 times a week | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 1 day 1h | $87($87) | every 20 mins | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Drive | 21h 40m | $145($145) | on demand | 1,590km (988 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Colca Canyon and Huaraz
Bus companies
Movil Tours
Transportes Julio Cesar
Transportes Reyna
CIVA
Flores Hermanos
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