How to travel from Iquitos to Paracas, Peru
The distance between Iquitos and Paracas is around 1,314km (817 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Iquitos to Paracas by plane, bus, taxi and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Paracas → Iquitos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost$110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Pucallpa then take the bus to Lima Javier Prado and then to Paracas.
- Duration3 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$63($63)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iquitos and Paracas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iquitos to Paracas by plane, bus, taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around $63 and will take around 3 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.
The distance between Iquitos and Paracas is around 1,314km (817 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,169km (726 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Iquitos and Paracas by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Iquitos to Paracas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx $110.
The cheapest way to travel between Iquitos and Paracas is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around $63 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iquitos and Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iquitos and Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iquitos to Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Iquitos to Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iquitos to Paracas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $110.
Compare travel optionsbetween Iquitos and Paracas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 40m | $110($110) | 5 times a day | 1,314km (817 miles) |
| Fly to Ayacucho (AYP), bus | 11h 35m | $235($235) | once daily | 1,768km (1,098 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days 14h | $63($63) | once a week | 1,909km (1,186 miles) |
| Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 2 days | $130($130) | 3 times a week | 1,962km (1,219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iquitos and Paracas
Bus companies
Cruz del Sur
Expreso Antezana
Oltursa
Turismo Universo EIRL
Movil Tours
Airlines
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
Star Peru
Ferry operators
Transporte Fluvial Romero
Transporte Fluvial Henry
Airports near Paracas
The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 222km (138 miles) from Paracas
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 441km (274 miles) from Paracas
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 575km (357 miles) from Paracas