How to get from Lima to Cajamarca
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Cajamarca: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 11 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 563 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 563 km | Airlines: AeroWorld , LAN Airlines |
Bus | 11 h 50 minestimated | 732 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 8 h 35 minestimated | 732 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 Cajamarca dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (563 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 11 h 50 min. En auto son unos 732 km por ruta, cerca de 8 h 35 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 Cajamarca?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~11 h 50 min and by car ~8 h 35 min.
Are there flights from Lima to Cajamarca?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Cajamarca route is operated by AeroWorld and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 563 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Cajamarca?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~11 h 50 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 Cajamarca?
It's about 732 km by road, roughly 8 h 35 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Cajamarca?
In a straight line it's about 563 km between Lima and Cajamarca.
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