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

The cheapest way to get from Peru to Iquitos is to bus and ferry which costs $90 - $110 and takes 5 days 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Peru to Iquitos is to bus and drive and ferry which takes 34h 21m and costs $120 - $180.

How far is it from Peru to Iquitos?

The distance between Peru and Iquitos is 1700 km.

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

The best way to get from Peru to Iquitos without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5 days 19h and costs $90 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 34h 21m to get from Peru to Iquitos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Iquitos?

There are 76+ hotels available in Iquitos.

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

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

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

Bus, drive, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus
2. Drive from Tarapoto to Yurimaguascar
3. Take the ferry from Yurimaguas to Nautaferry
4. Drive from Nauta to Iquitoscar
34h 21m
$123–180
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Yurimaguasbus
2. Take the ferry from Yurimaguas to Iquitosferry
5d 19h
$94–105

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,699.6 km
Duration: 34h 21m

What companies run services between Peru and Iquitos, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Peru to Iquitos. However, you can take the line 301 bus to España, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Tarapoto, drive to Yurimaguas, take the ferry to Nauta, then drive to Iquitos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lima to Iquitos via Lima - La Victoria, Yurimaguas, and Yurimaguas in around 5d 19h.

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