How to travel from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo, Peru

The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChiclayoCordillera Blanca if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Chiclayo (CIX).

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $390($390)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Chimbote and then to Chiclayo.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Chiclayo.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo

There are several options for getting from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $46.

The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo is to drive which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx $46.

The cheapest way to travel between Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo. We recommend that you drive to Chiclayo. instead which will take 8hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caraz and Chimbote. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Yungay Express, America Express, Emtrafesa, CIVA, Transportes Linea and Cruz Del sur run regular bus services between Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo. We recommend that you take the bus to Chimbote and then to Trujillo then fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Chiclayo (CIX). instead which will take 9h 30m.

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 Cordillera Blanca and Chiclayo. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around $42.

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Transport options from Cordillera Blanca to Chiclayo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
9h 10m
$390($390)
on demand1,285km (798 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 30m
$310($310)
twice daily1,516km (942 miles)
Bus to Lima, Fly11h 30m
$150($150)
once daily1,171km (728 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 35m
$42($42)
twice daily566km (352 miles)
Bus via Trujillo12hrs
$50($50)
twice daily563km (350 miles)
Bus via Chimbote12h 25m
$83($83)
once a week590km (366 miles)
Drive
8hrs
$46($46)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airports near Chiclayo

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

CIX
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Chiclayo
CJA
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Chiclayo
TPP
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
384km (239 miles) from Chiclayo