What is the cheapest way to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $60 - $100 and takes 29h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 9h 26m and costs $360 - $2,200.

How far is it from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Cochabamba (State) and Machu Picchu is 874 km. The road distance is 1197.1 km.

How do I travel from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 29h 43m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cochabamba (State) and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 1h behind Cochabamba (State). It is currently 5:24 PM in Cochabamba (State) and 4:24 PM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu is 1197 km. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 128+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu - 5 ways to travel via plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

Fly, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane CBB - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
9h 26m
$369–2,110
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
29h 43m
$64–98
Drive 1,197.1 km
1. Drive from Cochabamba to Machu Picchucar 1,197.1 km
19h 38m
$180–260
Bus, Tour, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle
3d 6h
Bus, Tour, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus
3. Take the bus from Puno to Cuscobus
4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
33h 12m
$151–1,806

Cochabamba (CBB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 57mAverage Duration

$294Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu.

Launch map view

Distance: 873.8 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Cochabamba (State), Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cochabamba (State) to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Cochabamba (CBB) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the line 110 bus to Avenida Ayacucho, walk to Cochabamba, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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