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Cochabamba to Chincha Alta by bus

Chincha Alta lies 1,156 km (719 mi) west of Cochabamba, -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.

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CochabambaChincha Alta
CountryBoliviaPeru
Population841,276153,076
Elevation2,537 m (8,323 ft)111 m (364 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/La_Paz)UTC-5 (America/Lima)

Clocks in Chincha Alta are 1 h behind Cochabamba right now, so a 21 h journey lands only 20 h later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Chincha Alta

Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.

Where to book buses from Cochabamba to Chincha Alta

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Staying in Chincha Alta

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Common questions

How far is Chincha Alta from Cochabamba?

1,156 km (719 mi) in a straight line, west of Cochabamba; by road roughly 1,411 km (877 mi).

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

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

Is there a time difference between Cochabamba and Chincha Alta?

Chincha Alta is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).

What currency do I need in Chincha Alta?

The Sol (PEN).

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • 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.