There are 4 ways to get from Lima to Salvador by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)plane LIM - SSA
9h 36mR$1,795–3,011Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
- Take the bus from Cusco to Porto Velhobus
- Take the bus from Porto Velho to Salvadorbus
3d 20hR$1,090–3,066Drive 5,716.2 km
- Drive from Lima to Salvadorcar 5,716.2 km
3d 7hR$4,409–6,368Bus via Brasília
- Take the bus from Lima - Atocongo to Porto Velhobus
- Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Velho to Terminal Rodoviário de Brasíliabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Brasília to Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santanabus
- Take the bus from Feira de Santana to Rodoviária de Salvadorbus
5d 15hR$3,064–4,187
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lima to Salvador is to fly which costs R$ 1700 - R$ 3100 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to Salvador is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs R$ 1700 - R$ 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Salvador. However, there are services departing from Lima Plaza Norte and arriving at Salvador via Cusco and Porto Velho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
The distance between Lima and Salvador is 4239 km. The road distance is 5716.2 km.
The best way to get from Lima to Salvador without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 20h and costs R$ 1000 - R$ 3100.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Lima to Salvador, including transfers.
Lima to Salvador bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Lima Plaza Norte station.
The best way to get from Lima to Salvador is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs R$ 1700 - R$ 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 1000 - R$ 3100 and takes 3 days 20h.
Lima to Salvador bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Cusco station.
Salvador is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 12:10 PM in Lima and 2:10 PM in Salvador.
What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Salvador, Brazil?
LATAM Chile and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Salvador via Cusco, Cusco, Porto Velho, and Porto Velho in around 3d 20h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–3,000
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–3,000
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–3,000
- 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
- R$210–290
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Salvador is 5716 km. It takes approximately 3 days 7h to drive from Lima to Salvador.
There are 3545+ hotels available in Salvador.


