How to travel from Huaraz to Paracas, Peru

The distance between Huaraz and Paracas is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9hrs.

5 routes found

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

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

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Take the bus to Lima and then to Paracas.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $28($28)
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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    $280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Paracas.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance645km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huaraz and Paracas

There are several options for getting from Huaraz to Paracas by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $27 and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $59.

The distance between Huaraz and Paracas is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Huaraz and Paracas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huaraz to Paracas is to drive which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx $59.

The cheapest way to travel between Huaraz and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $27 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huaraz and Paracas. We recommend that you drive to Paracas. instead which will take 9hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huaraz and Paracas. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huaraz to Paracas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima, Estadio Nacional Madre de Dios Santa Beatriz Lima Perú, Javier Prado and Lima. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Transportes Julio Cesar, Cruz del Sur, Movil Tours and Oltursa run regular bus services between Huaraz and Paracas. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10h 20m 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 Paracas. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 11h 10m.

The closest major airport to Paracas is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 222km (138 miles) from Paracas. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Huaraz and Paracas. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huaraz to Paracas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around $28.

How do I get from Huaraz to Paracas

Compare travel optionsbetween Huaraz and Paracas

Transport options from Huaraz to Paracas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
10h 20m
$28($28)
5 times a day649km (403 miles)
Bus via Lima - Javier Prado11h 15m
$27($27)
5 times a day650km (404 miles)
Bus via Lima - Aramburu12h 15m
$36($36)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus
11h 10m
$280($280)
5 times a day883km (549 miles)
Drive
9hrs
$59($59)
on demand645km (401 miles)

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Airports near Paracas

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Paracas
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
441km (274 miles) from Paracas
AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
575km (357 miles) from Paracas