How to travel from Lima to Chiclayo, Peru

The distance between Lima and Chiclayo is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lima to Chiclayo by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChiclayoLima if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lima (LIM) to Chiclayo (CIX).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $140($140)
Operated by

LATAM Chile

+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Chiclayo.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $24($24)
Operated by

Allinbus

+ 4 others

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car
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Drive

Drive to Chiclayo.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance765km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lima and Chiclayo

There are several options for getting from Lima to Chiclayo by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $13 and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $140.

The distance between Lima and Chiclayo is around 668km (415 miles).

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Lima and Chiclayo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lima to Chiclayo is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx $140.

The cheapest way to travel between Lima and Chiclayo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $13 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lima and Chiclayo. We recommend that you fly from Lima (LIM) to Chiclayo (CIX). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lima and Chiclayo. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lima and Chiclayo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12hrs.

Allinbus, Turismo Cautivo, Turismo TITANIC, Sajy Bus, Via Pacifico, Terramovil Peru and Oltursa run regular bus services between Lima and Chiclayo. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lima and Chiclayo. Flights depart from Lima (LIM) and arrive at Chiclayo (CIX). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lima and Chiclayo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

LATAM Chile and Star Peru fly between Lima and Chiclayo. Flights depart from Lima (LIM) and and arrive into Chiclayo (CIX). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Lima to Chiclayo typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Lima (LIM) and and arrive into Chiclayo (CIX).

The closest major airport to Chiclayo is Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Chiclayo. Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Lima and Chiclayo. The distance is around 765km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lima to Chiclayo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around $140.

How do I get from Lima to Chiclayo

Compare travel optionsbetween Lima and Chiclayo

Transport options from Lima to Chiclayo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
$140($140)
on demand668km (415 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
10h 10m
$24($24)
every 4 hours767km (477 miles)
Bus to Chiclayo11h 5m
$13($13)
5 times a day764km (475 miles)
Bus to Chiclayo12hrs
$16($16)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
$70($70)
on demand765km (475 miles)

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Airports near Chiclayo

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

CIX
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Chiclayo
CJA
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Chiclayo
TPP
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
384km (239 miles) from Chiclayo