The distance between Lima and Puerto Maldonado is around 877km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lima to Puerto Maldonado 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 Puerto Maldonado → Lima if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lima (LIM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM).
Sky Airline
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Abancay and then to Puerto Maldonado.
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2 similiar routes
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Drive to Puerto Maldonado.
There are several options for getting from Lima to Puerto Maldonado by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $72.
The distance between Lima and Puerto Maldonado is around 877km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 855km (531 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Lima and Puerto Maldonado by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lima to Puerto Maldonado is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx $72.
The cheapest way to travel between Lima and Puerto Maldonado, 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 Lima and Puerto Maldonado. We recommend that you fly from Lima (LIM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lima and Puerto Maldonado. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lima to Puerto Maldonado. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abancay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Grupo Palomino, Expreso Los Chankas, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, CIVA, Movil Tours and Cromotex run regular bus services between Lima and Puerto Maldonado. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lima and Puerto Maldonado. Flights depart from Lima (LIM) and arrive at Puerto Maldonado (PEM). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lima and Puerto Maldonado with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly between Lima and Puerto Maldonado. Flights depart from Lima (LIM) and and arrive into Puerto Maldonado (PEM). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Lima (LIM) and and arrive into Puerto Maldonado (PEM).
The closest major airport to Puerto Maldonado is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 490km (304 miles) from Puerto Maldonado. FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lima and Puerto Maldonado. The distance is around 1,828km (1,136 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lima to Puerto Maldonado is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around $72.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | $72($72) | on demand | 877km (545 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | $42($42) | twice daily | 2,488km (1,546 miles) |
Bus via Cusco | 1 day 4h | $56($56) | twice daily | 1,746km (1,085 miles) |
Bus via Cusco | 1 day 6h | $53($53) | twice daily | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | $165($165) | on demand | 1,828km (1,136 miles) |
Grupo Palomino
Expreso Los Chankas
Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi
CIVA
Movil Tours
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near Puerto Maldonado offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.