What is the cheapest way to get from Iquitos to Chimbote?

The cheapest way to get from Iquitos to Chimbote is to ferry and bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 5 days 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from Iquitos to Chimbote?

The fastest way to get from Iquitos to Chimbote is to fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $120 - $260.

How far is it from Iquitos to Chimbote?

The distance between Iquitos and Chimbote is 957 km.

How do I travel from Iquitos to Chimbote without a car?

The best way to get from Iquitos to Chimbote without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5 days 19h and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Iquitos to Chimbote?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Iquitos to Chimbote, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chimbote?

There are 36+ hotels available in Chimbote.

Iquitos to Chimbote - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Iquitos to Chimbote by plane, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU)plane IQT - TRU
2. Take the bus from Trujillo to Chimbotebus
8h 30m
$125–254
Fly to Jorge Chávez International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane IQT - LIM
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Chimbotebus
10h 25m
$112–210
Drive, ferry, bus
1. Drive from Iquitos to Nautacar
2. Take the ferry from Nauta to Yurimaguasferry
3. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus
4. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Trujillobus
5. Take the bus from Trujillo to Chimbotebus
44h 18m
$138–200
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry
2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus
3. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Trujillobus
4. Take the bus from Trujillo to Chimbotebus
5d 19h
$116–171
Fly to Huaraz, bus
1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Huaraz (ATA)plane IQT - ATA
2. Take the bus from Huaraz to Chimbotebus
10h 16m
$161–396
Ferry, bus via Cajamarca
1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry
2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus
3. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Cajamarcabus
4. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Trujillobus
5. Take the bus from Trujillo to Chimbotebus
6d 1h
$138–156

Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) flights

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5h 13mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 956.7 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Iquitos, Peru and Chimbote, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Iquitos to Chimbote. However, you can take the taxi to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) airport, fly to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU), walk to Avenida la Rivera, take the bus to Avenida América Sur, walk to Trujillo, then take the bus to Chimbote. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iquitos to Chimbote via Nauta, Yurimaguas, Yurimaguas, Tarapoto, Tarapoto, Trujillo, Panamericana Norte, Avenida la Marina, and Trujillo in around 44h 18m.

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