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There are 4 ways to get from Panama to Lima by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly from David
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1. Fly from David (DAV) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane DAV - LIM
6h 9m
$220–875
Drive, ferry, bus
1. Drive from Panama City to Portobelocar
2. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Cúcutabus
4. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
8d 18h
$976–1,046
Fly from Tocumen International Airport
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane PTY - LIM
6h 18m
$307–611
Drive, ferry, bus via Quito
1. Drive from Panama City to Portobelocar
2. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
5. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus
9d 17h
$906–1,041

David (DAV) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Panama to Lima.

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Distance: 2,357.2 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Panama and Lima, Peru?

Copa Airlines flies from David (DAV) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) once daily.

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Lima(opens in a new window), Peru(opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in Lima

Hotel Diamond Lima(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Sheraton Lima Historic Center(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Best place in Plaza Mayor Lima, Pizarro building(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

1900 Backpacker's Hostel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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