The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Paracas is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cordillera Blanca to Paracas 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 Paracas → Cordillera Blanca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lima and then to Paracas.
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Take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.
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There are several options for getting from Cordillera Blanca to Paracas by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $35 and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $63.
The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Paracas is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Cordillera Blanca and Paracas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Paracas is to drive which takes around 10hrs and will set you back approx $63.
The cheapest way to travel between Cordillera Blanca and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $35 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cordillera Blanca and Paracas. We recommend that you drive to Paracas. instead which will take 10hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cordillera Blanca and Paracas. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cordillera Blanca to Paracas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Huaraz, Lima, Estadio Nacional Madre de Dios Santa Beatriz Lima Perú, Javier Prado and Lima. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
Transportes Julio Cesar, Cruz del Sur, El Special Tours, Transportes Ancash, Movil Tours and Oltursa run regular bus services between Cordillera Blanca and Paracas. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordillera Blanca to Paracas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 12h 10m.
The closest major airport to Paracas is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 222km (138 miles) from Paracas. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cordillera Blanca and Paracas. The distance is around 690km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Paracas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around $48.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 3 similar | 11h 25m | $48($48) | 5 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus via Lima | 11h 55m | $38($38) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Bus via Lima Javier Prado | 13h 40m | $35($35) | twice daily | 697km (433 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Aramburu | 13h 50m | $43($43) | twice daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Bus | 12h 10m | $300($300) | 5 times a day | 928km (577 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | $63($63) | on demand | 690km (429 miles) |
Transportes Julio Cesar
Cruz del Sur
El Special Tours
Transportes Ancash
Movil Tours
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.