Getting around Peru

GETTING AROUND

Peru is a big country, so many travelers take internal flights if they have limited time. There are several airlines operating domestic flights (LanPeru (co-owned by LanChile), Taca, Star Peru and Peruvian Airlines). There are also a handful of small airlines flying to remote destinations in light aircraft. There's an 18% tax on domestic flights and there's also a US$4 departure tax on domestic flights.

Public buses are the usual mode of transport over long distances. They are cheap, frequent and relatively comfortable, at least on major routes. When traveling between towns, have your passport with you, as it will need to be shown at police checkpoints. Armed robberies on night buses are not unheard of in Peru, so travel on a day bus (or fly) if you have the option. Trucks often double as buses in remote areas. Local buses are slow, cheap and crowded; when you want to get off just yell out. Taxi fares need to be haggled over; there are no metered cabs. Agree on the fare in advance.

Nazca

Nazca

Distance to Lima

460 Km

285 Miles

Estimated time by Bus

7 hours

Estimated time by Plane

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Principal Tours

DISTANCES

LIMA to	Distance in		Estimated time in		Principal Tours
LIMA to	Km	Miles	Bus	Plane	Principal Tours
Arequipa (Arequipa)	1009	627	15 hours, 30 minutes	1 hour, 25 minutes	City Tour Colca Canyon (3 Day Trek) >> See all Tours in Arequipa
Cusco (Cusco)	1105	687	21 hours, 30 minutes	1 hour	Machu Picchu by Train Classic Inca Trail (4 Days 3 Nights) >> See all Tours in Cusco
Ica (Ica)	325	202	4 hours, 15 minutes	--	The Mysterious Nazca Lines Nazca Lines And Ballestas Island >> See all Tours in Ica
Lima (Lima)	Point of reference	Point of reference	Point of reference	Point of reference	Lima City Tour The Sacred City Of Pachacamac >> See all Tours in Lima
Puerto Maldonado (Madre De Dios)	1638	1018	30 hours	1 hour, 30 minutes	Manu Reserved Zone Tambopata Ecological 3D 2N >> See all Tours in Madre De Dios
Puno (Puno)	1335	830	25 hours	2 hour, 15 minutes	Lake Titicaca 2 Days 3 Nights in Puno Sillustani >> See all Tours in Puno