The distance between Cusco and Chiclayo is around 1,244km (773 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cusco to Chiclayo by 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 Chiclayo → Cusco if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Chiclayo (CIX).
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Take the bus to Lima and then to Chiclayo.
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There are several options for getting from Cusco to Chiclayo by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $45 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $125.
The distance between Cusco and Chiclayo is around 1,244km (773 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,142km (709 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Cusco and Chiclayo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cusco to Chiclayo is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $125.
The cheapest way to travel between Cusco and Chiclayo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $45 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cusco and Chiclayo. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Chiclayo (CIX). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cusco and Chiclayo. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cusco to Chiclayo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Expreso Los Chankas, Allinbus, Turismo Cautivo, Turismo TITANIC, Sajy Bus, Via Pacifico, Oltursa, Cruz del Sur and CIVA run regular bus services between Cusco and Chiclayo. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cusco and Chiclayo. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and arrive at Chiclayo (CIX) - via Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Cusco to Chiclayo. There is however a flight that goes via Lima (LIM). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Cusco to Chiclayo typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and and arrive into Chiclayo (CIX).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cusco and Chiclayo. The distance is around 1,846km (1,147 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cusco to Chiclayo is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $125.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | $125($125) | on demand | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | $175($175) | every 30 mins | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 7h | $59($59) | twice daily | 1,842km (1,145 miles) |
Bus via Lima | 1 day 8h | $48($48) | twice daily | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Plaza Norte | 1 day 10h | $45($45) | once daily | 1,848km (1,149 miles) |
Bus via Lima Javier Prado | 1 day 10h | $50($50) | once daily | 1,847km (1,148 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | $170($170) | on demand | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chiclayo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.