How to travel from Iquitos to Huaraz, Peru
The distance between Iquitos and Huaraz is around 1,600km (994 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Iquitos to Huaraz by plane, taxi, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Huaraz → Iquitos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost$525($525)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Pucallpa then take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte and then to Huaraz.
- Duration4 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$57($57)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iquitos and Huaraz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iquitos to Huaraz by plane, taxi, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around $57 and will take around 4 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $525.
The distance between Iquitos and Huaraz is around 1,600km (994 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 798km (496 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Iquitos and Huaraz by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Iquitos to Huaraz is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx $525.
The cheapest way to travel between Iquitos and Huaraz is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around $57 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iquitos and Huaraz. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iquitos and Huaraz. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iquitos to Huaraz. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Huaraz is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Iquitos to Huaraz. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iquitos to Huaraz is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around $525.
Compare travel optionsbetween Iquitos and Huaraz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 8h 20m | $525($525) | on demand | 1,600km (994 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 35m | $175($175) | once daily | 1,825km (1,134 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 4 days 1h | $57($57) | once a week | 2,050km (1,274 miles) |
| Ferry to Yurimaguas, bus | 5 days 19h | $90($90) | 6 times a week | 2,032km (1,262 miles) |
| Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 19h | $125($125) | 3 times a week | 1,985km (1,234 miles) |
| Taxi to Nauta, ferry and bus | 2 days 3h | $130($130) | 3 times a week | 2,123km (1,319 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iquitos and Huaraz
Bus companies
Movil Tours
Turismo Universo EIRL
Transportes Julio Cesar
Estrella Polar
Expreso Turismo Andino
Airlines
Star Peru
LATAM Chile
Atsa Airlines
Sky Airline
Ferry operators
Transporte Fluvial Romero
Transporte Fluvial Henry
Transportes Eduardo
Airports near Huaraz
The following major airports near Huaraz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Huaraz
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
- Distance
- 287km (178 miles) from Huaraz