How to travel from Iquitos to Trujillo, Peru
The distance between Iquitos and Trujillo is around 1,515km (941 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Iquitos to Trujillo by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trujillo → Iquitos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Trujillo (TRU).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost$160($160)
LATAM Chile
+ 2 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nauta and then to Yurimaguas then take the bus to Tarapoto then Cajamarca and then to Trujillo.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost$79($79)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iquitos and Trujillo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iquitos to Trujillo by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around $79 and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $160.
The distance between Iquitos and Trujillo is around 1,515km (941 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 803km (499 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Iquitos and Trujillo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Iquitos to Trujillo is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $160.
The cheapest way to travel between Iquitos and Trujillo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around $79 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iquitos and Trujillo. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Trujillo (TRU). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iquitos and Trujillo. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Trujillo (TRU). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Iquitos and Trujillo. Flights depart from Iquitos (IQT) and arrive at Trujillo (TRU) - via Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Iquitos to Trujillo. There is however a flight that goes via Lima (LIM). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Iquitos to Trujillo typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Iquitos (IQT) and and arrive into Trujillo (TRU).
The closest major airport to Trujillo is Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) which is approximately 123km (77 miles) from Trujillo. Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) and Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) (TPP) 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 Trujillo. We recommend that you fly from Iquitos (IQT) to Trujillo (TRU). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iquitos to Trujillo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $160.
Compare travel optionsbetween Iquitos and Trujillo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 30m | $160($160) | on demand | 1,515km (941 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 19h | $79($79) | twice a week | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
| Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 12h | $115($115) | 3 times a week | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iquitos and Trujillo
Bus companies
Turismo Universo EIRL
Movil Tours
Turismo Virgen del Carmen
Transportes Linea
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Star Peru
Ferry operators
Transporte Fluvial Romero
Transportes Eduardo
Botes Rápidos Magin Pio
Airports near Trujillo
The following major airports near Trujillo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Trujillo
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Trujillo
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP)
- Distance
- 343km (213 miles) from Trujillo