How to get from Piura to Lima
There are 3 ways to get from Piura to Lima: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 17 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 850 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 850 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines |
Bus | 17 h 50 minestimated | 1.105 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 13 hestimated | 1.105 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 Piura y Lima dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (850 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 17 h 50 min. En auto son unos 1.105 km por ruta, cerca de 13 h 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 Piura to Lima?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~17 h 50 min and by car ~13 h.
Are there flights from Piura to Lima?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Piura–Lima route is operated by LAN Airlines and Peruvian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 850 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Piura to Lima?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~17 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 Piura to Lima?
It's about 1.105 km by road, roughly 13 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Piura and Lima?
In a straight line it's about 850 km between Piura and Lima.
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