There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Madre de Dios by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly
best- Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane LIM - PEM
1h 51m$90–184Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
cheapest- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
- Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus Cusco
31h 38m$42–58Bus via Puerto Maldonado
- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus Lima
- Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus Cusco
25h 18m$77–108Drive 1,524.1 km
- Drive from Lima to Puerto Maldonadocar 1,524.1 km
29h 57m$230–331Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Lima to Puerto MaldonadoSelva: Puerto Maldonado
35h 59mBus
- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus Lima
- Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus Cusco
27h 26m$55–76
Lima to Madre de Dios by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lima to Madre de Dios is to bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte which costs $40 - $60 and takes 31h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to Madre de Dios is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $90 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Madre de Dios. However, there are services departing from Lima Plaza Norte and arriving at Puerto Maldonado via Cusco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.
The distance between Lima and Madre de Dios is 872 km. The road distance is 1524.1 km.
The best way to get from Lima to Madre de Dios without a car is to bus via Puerto Maldonado which takes 25h 18m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Lima to Madre de Dios, including transfers.
Lima to Madre de Dios bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Lima Plaza Norte station.
The best way to get from Lima to Madre de Dios is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Puerto Maldonado, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 25h 18m.
Lima to Madre de Dios bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Cusco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Madre de Dios is 1524 km. It takes approximately 29h 57m to drive from Lima to Madre de Dios.
What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Madre de Dios, Peru?
LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Puerto Maldonado via Cusco and Puerto Maldonado in around 25h 18m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Puerto Maldonado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Puerto Maldonado via Cuzco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Phone
- +51 1 311 5050
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
Bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
Bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
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