How to travel from Lake Titicaca to Paracas, Peru

The distance between Lake Titicaca and Paracas is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lake Titicaca to Paracas by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ParacasLake 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 Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arequipa and then to Paracas.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $39($39)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Paracas.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,058km (657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Titicaca and Paracas

There are several options for getting from Lake Titicaca to Paracas by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $39 and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $115.

The distance between Lake Titicaca and Paracas is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)

It takes around 18h 55m to get from Lake Titicaca and Paracas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Paracas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx $115.

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Titicaca and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $39 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Titicaca and Paracas. We recommend that you take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Titicaca and Paracas. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Titicaca to Paracas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arequipa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Transzela, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, Tour Peru, Oltursa and CIVA run regular bus services between Lake Titicaca and Paracas. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 55m 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 Paracas. We recommend that you take the bus to Juliaca then fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Lake Titicaca and Paracas. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Paracas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around $39.

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Transport options from Lake Titicaca to Paracas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
7h 35m
$115($115)
every 20 mins1,193km (741 miles)
Bus to Juliaca, plane11h 30m
$170($170)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Bus to Arequipa, plane12h 20m
$95($95)
every 20 mins1,369km (851 miles)
Bus to Juliaca, plane12h 50m
$160($160)
every 20 mins1,580km (982 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 55m
$39($39)
twice daily1,068km (664 miles)
Bus via Arequipa19h 10m
$49($49)
every 20 mins1,068km (664 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
$95($95)
on demand1,058km (657 miles)

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Airports near Paracas

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Paracas
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
441km (274 miles) from Paracas
AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
575km (357 miles) from Paracas