The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Paracas is around 1,162km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Puerto Maldonado to Paracas by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Paracas → Puerto Maldonado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas.
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Take the bus to Cusco then Nasca and then to Paracas.
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Maldonado to Paracas by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $51 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $73.
The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Paracas is around 1,162km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Puerto Maldonado and Paracas by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Paracas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx $73.
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Maldonado and Paracas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $51 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Maldonado and Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Maldonado and Paracas. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Maldonado to Paracas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arequipa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Transportes Reyna, Oltursa, Grupo Palomino, Cruz del Sur, CIVA, Movil Tours and Expreso Los Chankas run regular bus services between Puerto Maldonado and Paracas. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Maldonado to Paracas. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Paracas. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Maldonado and Paracas. The distance is around 1,597km (992 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Paracas is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around $73.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 25m | $73($73) | 5 times a day | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Fly to Ayacucho (AYP), bus | 11h 20m | $175($175) | once daily | 1,619km (1,006 miles) |
Bus via Cusco + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | $51($51) | once daily | 1,518km (943 miles) |
Bus via Cusco | 1 day 2h | $61($61) | twice daily | 1,518km (943 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | $52($52) | once daily | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Drive | 23h 20m | $145($145) | on demand | 1,597km (992 miles) |
Cruz del Sur
Expreso Antezana
Oltursa
Transportes Reyna
Grupo Palomino
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near Paracas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.