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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Cochabambaby train, plane, taxi, bus, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to Cochabamba

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cochabamba (CBB)planeCUZ - CBB
    12h 43m
    $380–825

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambotaxi
    2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus
    4. Take the bus from La Paz to Cochabambabus
    26h 23m
    $48–402

  3. Drive 1,199.3 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Cochabambacar1,199.3 km
    20h 27m
    $181–261

  4. Tour, shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Punoshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle
    4. Take the bus from La Paz to Cochabambabus
    3d 7h

  5. Bus and Train, fly to Oruro, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Oruro (ORU)planeCUZ - ORU
    3. Take the bus from Oruro to Cochabambabus
    25h 12m
    $223–1,098

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Cochabamba. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Cochabamba (CBB), walk to innominada, then take the bus to Avenida Heroínas. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, take the bus to Terminal de Buses La Paz, then take the bus to Cochabamba.

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