How to travel from Trujillo to Colca Canyon, Peru

The distance between Trujillo and Colca Canyon is around 1,450km (901 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Trujillo to Colca Canyon by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima - La Victoria then Cusco and then to Chivay.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte and then to Arequipa then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $84($84)
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Drive

Drive to Colca Canyon (Mountain).

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Distance1,740km (1,081 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trujillo and Colca Canyon

There are several options for getting from Trujillo to Colca Canyon by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around $84 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between Trujillo and Colca Canyon is around 1,450km (901 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,126km (700 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Trujillo and Colca Canyon by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trujillo to Colca Canyon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Trujillo and Colca Canyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around $84 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trujillo and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trujillo and Colca Canyon. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trujillo to Colca Canyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima - La Victoria, Lima - Luna Pizarro, Cusco and Chivay. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

ITTSA Bus, Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, 4M, Cruz del Sur, Flores Hermanos, Oltursa, Emtrafesa and CIVA run regular bus services between Trujillo and Colca Canyon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trujillo to Colca Canyon. We recommend that you fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Trujillo and Colca Canyon. The distance is around 1,740km (1,081 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trujillo to Colca Canyon is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $200.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trujillo and Colca Canyon

Transport options from Trujillo to Colca Canyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
6h 10m
$200($200)
on demand1,450km (901 miles)
Fly to Juliaca (JUL), Taxi7h 35m
$150($150)
on demand1,630km (1,013 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$120($120)
3 times a week2,045km (1,271 miles)
Bus via Lima Plaza Norte1 day 19h
$115($115)
3 times a week2,042km (1,269 miles)
Bus and Taxi
1 day 4h
$84($84)
every 20 mins1,755km (1,090 miles)
Drive
24h 20m
$160($160)
on demand1,740km (1,081 miles)

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Airports near Colca Canyon

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
675km (420 miles) from Colca Canyon
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
781km (485 miles) from Colca Canyon