How to travel from Paracas to Colca Canyon, Peru
The distance between Paracas and Colca Canyon is around 960km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Paracas to Colca Canyon by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colca Canyon → Paracas if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Taxi
Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
- Duration10h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost$120($120)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Arequipa then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
- Duration16h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$75($75)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
- Duration13h 20m
- Distance960km (596 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paracas and Colca Canyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Paracas to Colca Canyon by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around $75 and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 10h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.
The distance between Paracas and Colca Canyon is around 960km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)
It takes around 16h 45m to get from Paracas and Colca Canyon by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paracas to Colca Canyon is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 30m and will set you back approx $120.
The cheapest way to travel between Paracas and Colca Canyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around $75 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Paracas and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Paracas and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paracas to Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 30m.
The closest major airport to Colca Canyon is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) 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 Paracas and Colca Canyon. The distance is around 960km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paracas to Colca Canyon is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around $75.
Compare travel optionsbetween Paracas and Colca Canyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 10h 30m | $120($120) | every 20 mins | 1,240km (771 miles) |
| Bus to Lima, plane and taxi | 11h 50m | $170($170) | every 20 mins | 1,420km (882 miles) |
| Bus to Ica, plane and taxi | 15h 10m | $215($215) | once daily | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 16h 45m | $75($75) | twice daily | 969km (602 miles) |
Drive | 13h 20m | $88($88) | on demand | 960km (596 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Paracas and Colca Canyon
Bus companies
Oltursa
Cruz del Sur
Expreso Antezana
Airlines
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
Airports near Colca Canyon
The following major airports near Colca Canyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 675km (420 miles) from Colca Canyon
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 781km (485 miles) from Colca Canyon