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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cochabamba to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  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
    9h 56m
    $337–2,098

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    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. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    27h 28m
    $94–124

  3. Drive 1,194 km

    1. Drive from Cochabamba to Machu Picchucar car 1,194 km
    19h 33m
    $180–260

  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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 873.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 56m

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 a bus from Cochabamba to Machu Picchu via La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 27h 28m.

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