The distance between Colca Canyon and Lima is around 962km (598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Colca Canyon to Lima 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 Lima → Colca Canyon if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM).
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Take the bus to Cusco and then to Lima - Luna Pizarro.
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Take a taxi to Arequipa then take the bus to Atocongo.
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There are several options for getting from Colca Canyon to Lima by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around $72 and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $115.
The distance between Colca Canyon and Lima is around 962km (598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Colca Canyon and Lima by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colca Canyon to Lima is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx $115.
The cheapest way to travel between Colca Canyon and Lima, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around $72 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Colca Canyon and Lima. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colca Canyon and Lima. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colca Canyon to Lima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chivay and Cusco. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
4M, Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi and CIVA run regular bus services between Colca Canyon and Lima. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colca Canyon to Lima. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Lima is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Lima. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colca Canyon and Lima. The distance is around 1,189km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colca Canyon to Lima is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $115.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 5h 15m | $115($115) | on demand | 962km (598 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | $105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,485km (923 miles) |
Bus via Cusco | 1 day 8h | $105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,487km (924 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 50m | $80($80) | twice daily | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Taxi to Arequipa, Bus | 19hrs | $72($72) | 5 times a day | 1,198km (744 miles) |
Drive | 16hrs | $110($110) | on demand | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Grupo Palomino
Transportes Reyna
CIVA
Flores Hermanos
4M
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near Lima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.