How to travel from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco, Peru

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Barranco is around 1,801km (1,119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BarrancoPuerto Maldonado if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Piura (PIU) then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cusco then Lima - Luna Pizarro and then to Chulucanas.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $81($81)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Abancay then San Juan and then to Piura then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Barranco Blanco.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance2,843km (1,767 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Maldonado and Barranco

There are several options for getting from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $81 and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Barranco is around 1,801km (1,119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 852km (530 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Puerto Maldonado and Barranco by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Maldonado and Barranco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $81 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Maldonado and Barranco. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Piura (PIU) then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Maldonado and Barranco. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cusco, Lima - Luna Pizarro, Lima and Chulucanas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, Ronco Peru, Transportes Reyna, CIVA, Flores Hermanos, Movil Tours, Expreso Los Chankas, Oltursa and Turismo Sol Peruano run regular bus services between Puerto Maldonado and Barranco. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Piura (PIU) then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Barranco is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Barranco. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) 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 Puerto Maldonado and Barranco. The distance is around 2,843km (1,767 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $255.

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Transport options from Puerto Maldonado to Barranco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
5hrs
$255($255)
on demand1,801km (1,119 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
1 day 23h
$81($81)
once daily2,766km (1,719 miles)
Bus via Arequipa2 days
$81($81)
once daily2,854km (1,774 miles)
Bus via Cusco2 days 2h
$85($85)
once daily2,768km (1,720 miles)
Bus via Cusco2 days 5h
$95($95)
once daily2,788km (1,733 miles)
Bus and Taxi
1 day 18h
$120($120)
once daily3,559km (2,212 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
$260($260)
on demand2,843km (1,767 miles)

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Airports near Barranco

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Barranco
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Barranco
PCL
FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL)
International Airport
Distance
496km (308 miles) from Barranco