How to travel from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca, Peru

The distance between Trujillo and Lake Titicaca is around 1,393km (866 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca 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 Lake TiticacaTrujillo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lima then Arequipa and then to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $68($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,839km (1,143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trujillo and Lake Titicaca

There are several options for getting from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $90.

The distance between Trujillo and Lake Titicaca is around 1,393km (866 miles).

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Trujillo and Lake Titicaca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $90.

The cheapest way to travel between Trujillo and Lake Titicaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trujillo and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trujillo and Lake Titicaca. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima and Arequipa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Diez Ases, Ecotur Turismo Ecológico, JR Express, Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Transzela, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, Tour Peru, Turismo Dias, CIVA and ITTSA Bus run regular bus services between Trujillo and Lake Titicaca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h 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 Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Trujillo and Lake Titicaca. The distance is around 1,839km (1,143 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $90.

How do I get from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca

Compare travel optionsbetween Trujillo and Lake Titicaca

Transport options from Trujillo to Lake Titicaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
$90($90)
every 20 mins1,393km (866 miles)
Fly to Arequipa (AQP), Bus8h 50m
$175($175)
every 20 mins1,571km (976 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 8h
$68($68)
once daily1,851km (1,150 miles)
Bus via Lima Victoria1 day 9h
$59($59)
once daily1,844km (1,146 miles)
Bus via Lima - La Victoria1 day 10h
$42($42)
every 20 mins1,843km (1,145 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$170($170)
on demand1,839km (1,143 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