How to travel from Cordillera Blanca to Lima, Peru

The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Lima is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cordillera Blanca to Lima by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LimaCordillera 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 Lima (LIM).

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    $295($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $35($35)
Operated by

Transportes Julio Cesar

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Drive

Drive to Lima.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordillera Blanca and Lima

There are several options for getting from Cordillera Blanca to Lima by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $23 and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $41.

The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Lima is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Cordillera Blanca and Lima by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Lima is to drive which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx $41.

The cheapest way to travel between Cordillera Blanca and Lima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $23 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cordillera Blanca and Lima. We recommend that you drive to Lima. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cordillera Blanca and Lima. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cordillera Blanca to Lima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Huaraz. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Transportes Julio Cesar, El Special Tours, Transportes Ancash and Movil Tours run regular bus services between Cordillera Blanca and Lima. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 45m 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 Lima. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM). instead which will take 7h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cordillera Blanca and Lima. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Lima is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around $35.

How do I get from Cordillera Blanca to Lima

Compare travel optionsbetween Cordillera Blanca and Lima

Transport options from Cordillera Blanca to Lima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
7h 40m
$295($295)
on demand640km (398 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 45m
$35($35)
5 times a day449km (279 miles)
Bus to Lima8h 15m
$23($23)
once daily451km (280 miles)
Bus to Lima Javier Prado10h 45m
$23($23)
twice daily476km (296 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
$41($41)
on demand446km (277 miles)

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Airports near Lima

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Lima
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Lima
PCL
FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL)
International Airport
Distance
490km (304 miles) from Lima