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.
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 Paracas → 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 Paracas.
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Take the bus to Arequipa and then to Paracas.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 35m | $115($115) | every 20 mins | 1,193km (741 miles) |
Bus to Juliaca, plane | 11h 30m | $170($170) | once daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Bus to Arequipa, plane | 12h 20m | $95($95) | every 20 mins | 1,369km (851 miles) |
Bus to Juliaca, plane | 12h 50m | $160($160) | every 20 mins | 1,580km (982 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 55m | $39($39) | twice daily | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Bus via Arequipa | 19h 10m | $49($49) | every 20 mins | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Drive | 14h 25m | $95($95) | on demand | 1,058km (657 miles) |
Transzela
Cruz del Sur
Transportes Reyna
Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza
Tour Peru
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.