How to travel from Huaraz to Chiclayo, Peru

The distance between Huaraz and Chiclayo is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Huaraz to Chiclayo by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Chimbote and then to Chiclayo.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $14($14)
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Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus to Lima, Fly

Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Chiclayo (CIX).

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chiclayo.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huaraz and Chiclayo

There are several options for getting from Huaraz to Chiclayo by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $14 and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $48.

The distance between Huaraz and Chiclayo is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Huaraz and Chiclayo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huaraz to Chiclayo is to drive which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx $48.

The cheapest way to travel between Huaraz and Chiclayo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $14 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huaraz and Chiclayo. We recommend that you drive to Chiclayo. instead which will take 7h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huaraz and Chiclayo. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huaraz to Chiclayo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chimbote. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Transportes Linea, America Express, Emtrafesa, CIVA, Movil Tours and Diez Ases run regular bus services between Huaraz and Chiclayo. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huaraz to Chiclayo. We recommend that you take the bus to Trujillo then fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Chiclayo (CIX). instead which will take 9h 55m.

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 Huaraz and Chiclayo. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huaraz to Chiclayo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around $14.

How do I get from Huaraz to Chiclayo

Compare travel optionsbetween Huaraz and Chiclayo

Transport options from Huaraz to Chiclayo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
9h 30m
$14($14)
once daily542km (337 miles)
Bus via Trujillo11hrs
$30($30)
twice daily517km (321 miles)
Bus via Trujillo11h 30m
$19($19)
once daily523km (325 miles)
Bus to Lima, Fly + 1 similar
9h 55m
$145($145)
5 times a day1,111km (691 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 55m
$290($290)
once daily1,465km (910 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
$48($48)
on demand518km (322 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