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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cochabamba 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.

  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CBB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 26m
    $407–2,078

  2. Drive  1,194.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cochabamba to Machu Picchucar car 1,194.2 km
    19h 33m
    $183–264

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    27h 28m
    $200–263

  4. Bus, Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 6h

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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 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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