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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Cochabambaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Cochabamba by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cochabamba (CBB)plane plane GIG - CBB
    7h 29m
    $241–701

  2. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cochabamba (CBB)plane plane SDU - CBB
    7h 17m
    $240–750

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Cochabambabus bus
    44h 3m
    $287–334

  4. Drive  2,920.4 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Cochabambacar car 2,920.4 km
    37h 10m
    $295–426

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cochabamba (CBB) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,484.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Cochabamba, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación and LATAM Chile fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cochabamba (CBB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Cochabamba via Terminal Barra Funda and Santa Cruz in around 44h 3m.

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