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

The cheapest way to get from Peru to Tumbes is to bus via Virú which costs $35 - $70 and takes 27h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peru to Tumbes is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $75 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Peru and Tumbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Tumbes. However, there are services departing from Virú and arriving at Tumbes via Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Peru to Tumbes?

The distance between Peru and Tumbes is 1024 km. The road distance is 1254.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Peru to Tumbes without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $45 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Peru to Tumbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peru to Tumbes bus from?

Peru to Tumbes bus services, operated by ITTSA Bus, depart from Lima station.

Bus or fly from Peru to Tumbes?

The best way to get from Peru to Tumbes is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Peru to Tumbes bus arrive?

Peru to Tumbes bus services, operated by ITTSA Bus, arrive at Tumbes station.

Can I drive from Peru to Tumbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Tumbes is 1255 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Peru to Tumbes.

Where can I stay near Tumbes?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tumbes.

Peru to Tumbes - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Peru to Tumbes by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP)plane LIM - TBP
2h 15m
$75–184
Bus via Virú
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima to Tumbesbus Lima
27h 30m
$35–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus Lima
17h 45m
$46–92
Drive 1,254.7 km
1. Drive from Lima to Tumbescar 1,254.7 km
17h 34m
$189–273

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 57mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.9 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Peru and Tumbes, Peru?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, CIVA operates a bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbes every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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