How to get from Lima to Ayacucho

There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Ayacucho: 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.

Compare ways to travel

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 Lima y Ayacucho dura aproximadamente 1 h (340 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

AeroWorld Star Peru (2I)

Departure: LIMArrival: AYP

🚌 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 Lima to Ayacucho?

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 Lima to Ayacucho?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Ayacucho 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 Lima to Ayacucho?

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 Lima to Ayacucho?

It's about 442 km by road, roughly 5 h 10 min of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Lima and Ayacucho?

In a straight line it's about 340 km between Lima and Ayacucho.