How to travel from Paracas to Lake Titicaca, Peru

The distance between Paracas and Lake Titicaca is around 1,058km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Paracas to Lake Titicaca by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arequipa and then to Puno.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $39($39)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Puno.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,058km (658 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paracas and Lake Titicaca

There are several options for getting from Paracas to Lake Titicaca by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $39 and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $115.

The distance between Paracas and Lake Titicaca is around 1,058km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)

It takes around 18h 55m to get from Paracas and Lake Titicaca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paracas to Lake Titicaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx $115.

The cheapest way to travel between Paracas and Lake Titicaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $39 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Paracas and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 8h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paracas and Lake Titicaca. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paracas to Lake Titicaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arequipa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Oltursa, Transzela, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, Tour Peru, Turismo Mer and Wonder Peru Expedition run regular bus services between Paracas and Lake Titicaca. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paracas to Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 8h 35m.

The closest major airport to Lake Titicaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca. 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 Lake Titicaca. The distance is around 1,058km (658 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paracas to Lake Titicaca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around $39.

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Transport options from Paracas to Lake Titicaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
8h 35m
$115($115)
every 20 mins1,183km (735 miles)
Bus to Ica, plane13h 10m
$170($170)
once daily1,649km (1,025 miles)
Bus to Lima, plane13h 10m
$95($95)
every 20 mins1,360km (845 miles)
Bus to Lima, plane13h 45m
$170($170)
every 20 mins1,581km (982 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 55m
$39($39)
twice daily1,069km (664 miles)
Bus via Ica1 day 3h
$43($43)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
$95($95)
on demand1,058km (658 miles)

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Airports near Lake Titicaca

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
948km (589 miles) from Lake Titicaca
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,007km (626 miles) from Lake Titicaca