How to travel from Huaraz to Lima, Peru

The distance between Huaraz and Lima is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Huaraz to Lima by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    $275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lima.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    $15($15)
Operated by

Transportes Julio Cesar

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Drive

Drive to Lima.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huaraz and Lima

There are several options for getting from Huaraz to Lima by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $14 and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $37.

The distance between Huaraz and Lima is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Huaraz and Lima by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huaraz to Lima is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $37.

The cheapest way to travel between Huaraz and Lima, 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 Lima. We recommend that you drive to Lima. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huaraz and Lima. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Huaraz and Lima with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 45m.

Transportes Julio Cesar, Expreso Turismo Andino and El Special Tours run regular bus services between Huaraz and Lima. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 45m 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 Lima. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM). instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Lima is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Lima. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) 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 Lima. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huaraz to Lima is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around $15.

How do I get from Huaraz to Lima

Compare travel optionsbetween Huaraz and Lima

Transport options from Huaraz to Lima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
6h 40m
$275($275)
on demand595km (370 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 40m
$120($120)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
$15($15)
every 2 hours404km (251 miles)
Bus to Lima10h 50m
$14($14)
once daily406km (252 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
$37($37)
on demand401km (249 miles)

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Airports near Lima

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Lima
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Lima
PCL
FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL)
International Airport
Distance
490km (304 miles) from Lima