What is the cheapest way to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni?

The cheapest way to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni is to train which costs $4 - $9 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni?

The fastest way to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Oruro (State) and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from Oruro (State) to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Oruro and arriving at Uyuní via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Oruro (State) and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct train from Oruro (State) to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Oruro and arriving at Uyuní via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Oruro (State) to Uyuni?

The distance between Oruro (State) and Uyuni is 324 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.

How do I travel from Oruro (State) to Uyuni without a car?

The best way to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oruro (State) to Uyuni bus from?

Oruro (State) to Uyuni bus services, operated by Trans Atocha, depart from Oruro station.

Where do I catch the Oruro (State) to Uyuni train from?

Oruro (State) to Uyuni train services, operated by Empresa Ferroviaria Andina S.A, depart from Oruro station.

Train or bus from Oruro (State) to Uyuni?

The best way to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Oruro (State) to Uyuni bus arrive?

Oruro (State) to Uyuni bus services, operated by Trans Atocha, arrive at Uyuní station.

Where does the Oruro (State) to Uyuni train arrive?

Oruro (State) to Uyuni train services, operated by Empresa Ferroviaria Andina S.A, arrive at Uyuní station.

Can I drive from Oruro (State) to Uyuni?

Yes, the driving distance between Oruro (State) to Uyuni is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Oruro (State) to Uyuni.

Where can I stay near Uyuni?

There are 55+ hotels available in Uyuni.

Oruro (State) to Uyuni - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Oruro (State) to Uyuni by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oruro to Uyuníbus Oruro
5h 7m
$34–50
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oruro to Uyunítrain Expreso del Sur
8h 34m
$4–9
Drive 321.2 km
1. Drive from Oruro to Uyunicar 321.2 km
4h 31m
$16–23
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Curahuara de Carangas to Patacamayabus
2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to La Pazbus
3. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane LPB - UYU
6h 8m
Bus via Uyuni
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles to Uyunibus La Paz
5h 36m
$59–85

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

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Distance: 324 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Oruro (State), Bolivia and Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia?

Trans Atocha operates a bus from Oruro to Uyuní 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10 and the journey takes 5h. Trans Salvador also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Empresa Ferroviaria Andina S.A operates a train from Oruro to Uyuní once a week. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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