Cochabamba to Ica by bus
Ica lies 1,088 km (676 mi) west of Cochabamba, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 1,328 km (825 mi) of road.
| Cochabamba | Ica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 841,276 | 282,407 |
| Elevation | 2,537 m (8,323 ft) | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
Clocks in Ica are 1 h behind Cochabamba right now, so a 19 h 47 min journey lands only 18 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ica
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 Ica
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Staying in Ica
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Common questions
How far is Ica from Cochabamba?
1,088 km (676 mi) in a straight line, west of Cochabamba; by road roughly 1,328 km (825 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cochabamba to Ica by bus?
About 19 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cochabamba and Ica?
Ica is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Ica?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.