How to travel from Huacachina to Colca Canyon, Peru

The distance between Huacachina and Colca Canyon is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Colca CanyonHuacachina if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Lima, plane and taxi

Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $120($120)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Arequipa then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Colca Canyon (Mountain).

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance892km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huacachina and Colca Canyon

There are several options for getting from Huacachina to Colca Canyon by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around $77 and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 10h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.

The distance between Huacachina and Colca Canyon is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 15h 40m to get from Huacachina and Colca Canyon by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 40m and will set you back approx $120.

The cheapest way to travel between Huacachina and Colca Canyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around $77 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huacachina and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Huacachina and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huacachina to Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Ayacucho then fly from Ayacucho (AYP) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 13h 35m.

The closest major airport to Colca Canyon is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) 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 Huacachina and Colca Canyon. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 15h 40m and will usually cost around $77.

How do I get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Huacachina and Colca Canyon

Transport options from Huacachina to Colca Canyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lima, plane and taxi + 1 similar
10h 40m
$120($120)
every 2 hours1,308km (813 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi13h 35m
$210($210)
once daily1,642km (1,020 miles)
Bus and Taxi
15h 40m
$77($77)
twice daily903km (561 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
$82($82)
on demand892km (554 miles)

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Airports near Colca Canyon

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
675km (420 miles) from Colca Canyon
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
781km (485 miles) from Colca Canyon