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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lima and Tumbes takes 22h 30m and the fastest bus takes 19h. The bus service runs several times per day from Lima to Tumbes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 30m
Duration
1,249 km
Distance
$50
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lima to Tumbes bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Lima and Tumbes. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Lima is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Tumbes at 9:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,249.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 30m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Tumbes, Peru?

CIVA operates a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbes every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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