The distance between Paracas and Huaraz is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Paracas to Huaraz by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Huaraz → Paracas if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lima and then to Huaraz.
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Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz.
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There are several options for getting from Paracas to Huaraz by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $27 and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $59.
The distance between Paracas and Huaraz is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Paracas and Huaraz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paracas to Huaraz is to drive which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx $59.
The cheapest way to travel between Paracas and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $27 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Paracas and Huaraz. We recommend that you drive to Huaraz. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paracas and Huaraz. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Paracas to Huaraz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima, Javier Prado, Estadio Nacional Madre de Dios Santa Beatriz Lima Perú and Lima. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Cruz del Sur, Transportes Julio Cesar, Movil Tours and Oltursa run regular bus services between Paracas and Huaraz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paracas to Huaraz. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 12hrs.
The closest major airport to Huaraz is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Paracas and Huaraz. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paracas to Huaraz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around $28.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 11h 10m | $28($28) | every 20 mins | 657km (409 miles) |
Bus via Lima | 12hrs | $27($27) | every 20 mins | 656km (408 miles) |
Bus via Lima | 12h 15m | $36($36) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 12hrs | $280($280) | every 20 mins | 873km (543 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | $59($59) | on demand | 650km (404 miles) |
Cruz del Sur
Transportes Julio Cesar
Movil Tours
Oltursa
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
The following major airports near Huaraz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.