What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to El Cuzco?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to El Cuzco is to bus and taxi via Tumbes which costs $120 - $160 and takes 25h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to El Cuzco?

The fastest way to get from Lima to El Cuzco is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $160 - $270.

How far is it from Lima to El Cuzco?

The distance between Lima and El Cuzco is 1126 km. The road distance is 1154.4 km.

How do I travel from Lima to El Cuzco without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to El Cuzco without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 19h 19m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Lima to El Cuzco?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lima to El Cuzco, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lima to El Cuzco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to El Cuzco is 1154 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Lima to El Cuzco.

Lima to El Cuzco - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lima to El Cuzco by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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 Tumbes, taxi
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP)plane LIM - TBP
2. Take the taxi from Tumbes (TBP) to El Cuzcotaxi
5h 44m
$165–264
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus Lima
2. Take the taxi from Tumbes to El Cuzcotaxi
19h 19m
$118–175
Drive 1,154.4 km
1. Drive from Lima to El Cuzcocar 1,154.4 km
17h 47m
$175–253
Fly to Piura International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Piura International Airport (PIU)plane LIM - PIU
2. Take the taxi from Piura International Airport (PIU) to El Cuzcotaxi
7h 16m
$151–249
Fly to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL)plane LIM - TYL
2. Take the taxi from Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL) to El Cuzcotaxi
7h 17m
$175–271
Bus, taxi via Las Lomas
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Las Lomasbus Lima
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre Las Lomas to El Cuzcotaxi
20h 10m
$143–173
Bus, taxi via Tumbes
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus Lima
2. Take the taxi from Tumbes to El Cuzcotaxi
25h 40m
$124–156

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

31Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lima to El Cuzco.

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Distance: 1,125.7 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and El Cuzco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Lima to El Cuzco. However, you can take the line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) airport, fly to Tumbes (TBP), then take the taxi to El Cuzco. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tumbes then take the taxi to El Cuzco.

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