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How to get fromCochabamba to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Cochabamba to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, bus, 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.

  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeCBB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    9h 26m
    $369–2,070
  2. Drive 1,197.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cochabamba to Machu Picchucar1,197.1 km
    19h 36m
    $180–260
  3. Bus, shuttle, Tour

    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 a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle
    3d 1h

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cochabamba 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 drive from Cochabamba to Machu Picchu in around 19h 36m.

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