How to get from Lima to Trujillo
There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Trujillo: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 10 min). By bus it's about 10 h 15 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 489 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 10 min | 489 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines |
Bus | 10 h 15 minestimated | 636 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 h 30 minestimated | 636 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 Trujillo dura aproximadamente 1 h 10 min (489 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 10 h 15 min. En auto son unos 636 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h 30 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 Trujillo?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 10 min, by bus ~10 h 15 min and by car ~7 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Lima to Trujillo?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Lima–Trujillo route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 10 min and covers about 489 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Lima to Trujillo?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 10 min vs ~10 h 15 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 Trujillo?
It's about 636 km by road, roughly 7 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Lima and Trujillo?
In a straight line it's about 489 km between Lima and Trujillo.
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