The distance between Lake Titicaca and Huaraz is around 1,369km (850 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 9h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lake Titicaca to Huaraz 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 Huaraz → Lake Titicaca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Huaraz.
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Take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio and then to Huaraz.
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There are several options for getting from Lake Titicaca to Huaraz by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $270.
The distance between Lake Titicaca and Huaraz is around 1,369km (850 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141km (709 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Lake Titicaca and Huaraz by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Huaraz is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx $270.
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Titicaca and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lake Titicaca and Huaraz. We recommend that you take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 9h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Titicaca and Huaraz. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Titicaca to Huaraz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima 28 de Julio. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
CIVA, Transportes Julio Cesar, Turismo Cavassa, Transzela, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, Tour Peru, Andoriña Tours, Grupo Palomino, Rey Latino and Empresa de Transportes 14 run regular bus services between Lake Titicaca and Huaraz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Titicaca to Huaraz. We recommend that you take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Trujillo (TRU) then take the bus to Huaraz. instead which will take 11h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lake Titicaca and Huaraz. The distance is around 1,689km (1,049 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Huaraz is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around $220.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Juliaca, plane + 3 similar | 11h 5m | $115($115) | every 20 mins | 1,369km (850 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 11h 25m | $220($220) | once daily | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 9h 25m | $270($270) | every 20 mins | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Bus to Arequipa, plane and taxi | 14hrs | $340($340) | every 20 mins | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | $42($42) | every 20 mins | 1,693km (1,052 miles) |
Bus via Arequipa | 1 day 7h | $48($48) | once daily | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Bus via Lima 28 de Julio | 1 day 8h | $43($43) | every 20 mins | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Drive | 22h 50m | $155($155) | on demand | 1,689km (1,049 miles) |
Cruz del Sur
Movil Tours
Transportes Julio Cesar
Transzela
Transportes Reyna
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
The following major airports near Huaraz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.