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

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Cochabamba by train, plane, car, bus, 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 train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cochabamba (CBB)plane plane CUZ - CBB
    12h 33m
    $360–645

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambocar car
    2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Paz to Cochabambabus bus
    26h 23m
    $70–428

  3. Drive 1,197.7 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Cochabambacar car 1,197.7 km
    20h 28m
    $180–260

  4. Tour, shuttle, bus

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

  5. Bus and Train, fly to Oruro, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Oruro (ORU)plane plane CUZ - ORU
    3. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal de buses Cochabambabus bus
    26h 48m
    $269–839

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 875.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

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 a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Cochabamba via Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, Cusco, and La Paz in around 26h 23m.

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