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How to get fromCusco to Salar de Uyuniby plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Cusco to Salar de Uyuni by plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane CUZ - UYU
    2. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    8h 35m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    4. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    34h 21m

  3. Bus, Tour, travel via Puno

    1. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    5. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    44h 6m

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Cusco to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU) then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Salar de Uyuni via Terminal de Buses La Paz, La Paz, Uyuni, and Isla Incahuasi in around 34h 21m.

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