Puno to Cochabamba by bus
Cochabamba lies 446 km (277 mi) south-east of Puno, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 544 km (338 mi) of road.
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| Puno | Cochabamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 128,637 | 841,276 |
| Elevation | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) | 2,537 m (8,323 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Clocks in Cochabamba are 1 h ahead of Puno right now, so a 8 h 15 min journey lands 9 h 15 min 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 Puno 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 Puno?
446 km (277 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puno; by road roughly 544 km (338 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puno to Cochabamba by bus?
About 8 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puno 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
- 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.