How to travel from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca, Peru

The distance between Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca is around 1,414km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cordillera BlancaLake Titicaca if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Trujillo (TRU) then take the bus to Chimbote and then to Caraz.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio and then to Huaraz.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $62($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cordillera Blanca.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Distance1,734km (1,077 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca

There are several options for getting from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $50 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 10h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $290.

The distance between Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca is around 1,414km (879 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,199km (745 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 25m and will set you back approx $290.

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $50 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca. We recommend that you take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca. instead which will take 10h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima 28 de Julio and Huaraz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

CIVA, Transportes Julio Cesar, Transportes Ancash, El Special Tours, Transzela, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, Tour Peru and Movil Tours run regular bus services between Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca. We recommend that you take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca. instead which will take 10h 25m.

The closest major airport to Cordillera Blanca is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 197km (122 miles) from Cordillera Blanca. Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) and Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) 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 Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Blanca. The distance is around 1,734km (1,077 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around $290.

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Transport options from Lake Titicaca to Cordillera Blanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
10h 60m
$240($240)
twice daily1,755km (1,090 miles)
Bus to Juliaca, plane12h 10m
$135($135)
every 20 mins1,414km (879 miles)
Bus to Arequipa, plane16h 50m
$115($115)
every 20 mins1,590km (988 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi10h 25m
$290($290)
every 20 mins1,524km (947 miles)
Bus to Arequipa, plane and taxi15hrs
$360($360)
every 20 mins1,700km (1,056 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 8h
$62($62)
every 20 mins1,738km (1,080 miles)
Bus via Lima 28 de Julio1 day 9h
$50($50)
once daily1,756km (1,091 miles)
Bus via Arequipa1 day 10h
$66($66)
twice daily1,756km (1,091 miles)
Drive
23h 50m
$160($160)
on demand1,734km (1,077 miles)

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Airports near Cordillera Blanca

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

HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Cordillera Blanca
CJA
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Cordillera Blanca
CIX
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Cordillera Blanca