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Distance from Cochabamba to La Paz

233km
1 h 2 minby plane
3 h 53 min🚗 by car
5 h 3 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

You will climb 1,201 metres: La Paz sits at 3,767 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.

CochabambaCochabamba2,566 m

Cochabamba is a city and municipality in central Bolivia in a valley in the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cochabamba Department and the fourth largest city in Bolivia, with a population of 661,484 acc…

La PazLa Paz3,767 m

La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighborin…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Cochabamba to La Paz?

It is 233 km in a straight line from Cochabamba to La Paz. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Cochabamba to La Paz?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 2 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Cochabamba to La Paz?

Around 3 h 53 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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