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Chincha Alta to Cochabamba by bus

Cochabamba lies 1,156 km (719 mi) south-east of Chincha Alta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 21 h including stops, over roughly 1,411 km (877 mi) of road.

Chincha AltaCochabamba

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Chincha AltaCochabamba
CountryPeruBolivia
Population153,076841,276
Elevation111 m (364 ft)2,537 m (8,323 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Lima)UTC-4 (America/La_Paz)

Clocks in Cochabamba are 1 h ahead of Chincha Alta right now, so a 21 h journey lands 22 h later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Cochabamba

Crossing from Peru into Bolivia: money changes from the Sol to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.

Where to book buses from Chincha Alta to Cochabamba

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Staying in Cochabamba

Our booking partner lists 406 places to stay in Cochabamba. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 8 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,071 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Cochabamba from Chincha Alta?

1,156 km (719 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chincha Alta; by road roughly 1,411 km (877 mi).

How long does it take to get from Chincha Alta to Cochabamba by bus?

About 21 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Chincha Alta and Cochabamba?

Cochabamba is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).

What currency do I need in Cochabamba?

The Boliviano (BOB).

Where can I stay in Cochabamba?

Our booking partner lists 406 places to stay in Cochabamba, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.