The distance between Huaraz and Huacachina is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Huaraz to Huacachina by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Huacachina → Huaraz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lima and then to Ica.
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There are several options for getting from Huaraz to Huacachina by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $27 and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $64.
The distance between Huaraz and Huacachina is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)
It takes around 10h 60m to get from Huaraz and Huacachina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Huaraz to Huacachina is to drive which takes around 9h 50m and will set you back approx $64.
The cheapest way to travel between Huaraz and Huacachina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $27 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Huaraz and Huacachina. We recommend that you drive to Huacachina. instead which will take 9h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huaraz and Huacachina. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Huaraz to Huacachina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima, Lima and Ica. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.
Transportes Julio Cesar, Turismo Jaksa, Movil Tours, Cruz del Sur, Oltursa, Transportes Linea, Allinbus, Transportes Ancash and Empresa de Transportes 14 run regular bus services between Huaraz and Huacachina. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huaraz to Huacachina. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima and then to Ica. instead which will take 10h 60m.
The closest major airport to Huacachina is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 272km (169 miles) from Huacachina. 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 Huaraz and Huacachina. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huaraz to Huacachina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 60m and will usually cost around $27.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 10h 60m | $27($27) | 5 times a day | 709km (440 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Javier Prado | 12h 25m | $32($32) | every 4 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Plaza Norte | 14h 20m | $38($38) | every 20 mins | 705km (438 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | $64($64) | on demand | 702km (436 miles) |
Transportes Julio Cesar
Turismo Jaksa
Movil Tours
Cruz del Sur
Oltursa
The following major airports near Huacachina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.