How to travel from Machu Picchu to Paracas, Peru
The distance between Machu Picchu and Paracas is around 865km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 10h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Machu Picchu to Paracas by taxi, bus, train, 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 → Machu Picchu if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.
- Duration10h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost$165($165)
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Abancay then take the bus to Ica and then to Paracas.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$175($175)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Machu Picchu and Paracas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Machu Picchu to Paracas by taxi, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $86 and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 10h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $165.
The distance between Machu Picchu and Paracas is around 865km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)
It takes around 17h 55m to get from Machu Picchu and Paracas by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Machu Picchu to Paracas is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 10h 15m and will set you back approx $165.
The cheapest way to travel between Machu Picchu and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $86 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Machu Picchu and Paracas. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 10h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Machu Picchu and Paracas. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 10h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Machu Picchu to Paracas. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 10h 15m.
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 Machu Picchu and Paracas. The distance is around 873km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Machu Picchu to Paracas is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 55m and will usually cost around $175.
Compare travel optionsbetween Machu Picchu and Paracas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 15m | $165($165) | 5 times a day | 994km (618 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 17h 55m | $175($175) | twice daily | 865km (537 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 18h 40m | $86($86) | once daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | $80($80) | on demand | 873km (542 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Machu Picchu and Paracas
Bus companies
CIVA
Cruz del Sur
Oltursa
Movil Tours
Airlines
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
Train operators
Inca Rail
Airports near Paracas
The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 222km (138 miles) from Paracas
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 441km (274 miles) from Paracas
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 575km (357 miles) from Paracas