What is the cheapest way to get from Iquitos to Peru?

The cheapest way to get from Iquitos to Peru is to ferry and bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5 days 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Iquitos to Peru?

The fastest way to get from Iquitos to Peru is to drive and ferry and bus which takes 33h 24m and costs $120 - $190.

How far is it from Iquitos to Peru?

The distance between Iquitos and Peru is 1700 km.

How do I travel from Iquitos to Peru without a car?

The best way to get from Iquitos to Peru without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5 days 21h and costs $90 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Iquitos to Peru?

It takes approximately 33h 24m to get from Iquitos to Peru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Peru?

There are 2161+ hotels available in Peru.

Iquitos to Peru - 2 ways to travel via car, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Iquitos to Peru by car, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, ferry, bus
best
1. Drive from Iquitos to Nautacar
2. Take the ferry from Nauta to Yurimaguasferry
3. Drive from Yurimaguas to Tarapotocar
4. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus
33h 24m
$122–183
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry
2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Lima - La Victoriabus
5d 21h
$90–137

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,699.7 km
Duration: 33h 24m

What companies run services between Iquitos, Peru and Peru?

There is no direct connection from Iquitos to Peru. However, you can drive to Nauta, take the ferry to Yurimaguas, drive to Tarapoto, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, walk to España, then take the line 301 bus to Bolivia. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Iquitos to Lima Plaza Norte via Yurimaguas, Yurimaguas, Lima - La Victoria, and Lima in around 5d 21h.

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