Getting There and Away

Facade of the Catedral de la Santísima Trinidad (English: Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity), a historical building in Trinidad, Bolivia. Taken from the Plaza Central, along Avenida 6 de Agosto.
Krisgabwoosh, Wikimedia Commons

Trinidad, Bolivia, primarily utilizes Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD) for air travel, serving as the main aerial gateway to the Bolivian Amazon basin. The city also features a central bus terminal for regional and long-distance ground transportation.

By Air:

  • Flights connect Trinidad (TDD) to major Bolivian cities such as Santa Cruz (VVI) and Cochabamba (CBB). Boliviana de Aviacion and EcoJet operate these routes.
  • A direct flight from Trinidad to Cochabamba can take approximately 50 minutes, with one-way fares starting around £42 (around $53 USD as of August 2025).
  • Flights from Trinidad to Santa Cruz or La Paz are also available, with one-way fares starting from approximately £64 (around $81 USD as of August 2025).

By Bus:

  • Direct bus services are available from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Trinidad, typically taking about 9 to 10 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Bus tickets for this route generally range from $16-$19 USD or €19-€25 (around $20-$27 USD as of August 2025).
  • Operators like Trans Cotoca and Trans Copacabana offer services, including overnight options.
  • Bus travel in Bolivia can involve older vehicles and varying levels of comfort, and departure/arrival times may be flexible.