How to get from Ayacucho to Lima
There are 3 ways to get from Ayacucho to Lima: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h). By bus it's about 7 h 10 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 340 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h | 340 km | Airlines: AeroWorld , Star Peru (2I) |
Bus | 7 h 10 minestimated | 442 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 5 h 10 minestimated | 442 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Ayacucho y Lima dura aproximadamente 1 h (340 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 7 h 10 min. En auto son unos 442 km por ruta, cerca de 5 h 10 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Ayacucho to Lima?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h, by bus ~7 h 10 min and by car ~5 h 10 min.
Are there flights from Ayacucho to Lima?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Ayacucho–Lima route is operated by AeroWorld and Star Peru (2I) (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h and covers about 340 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Ayacucho to Lima?
Flying is much faster (~1 h vs ~7 h 10 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho to Lima?
It's about 442 km by road, roughly 5 h 10 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Ayacucho and Lima?
In a straight line it's about 340 km between Ayacucho and Lima.
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