What is the cheapest way to get from Oruro to Uyuni?

The cheapest way to get from Oruro to Uyuni is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oruro to Uyuni?

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

Is there a direct bus between Oruro and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from Oruro to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles and arriving at Uyuni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Oruro and Uyuni?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oruro and arriving at Uyuní. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Oruro to Uyuni?

The distance between Oruro and Uyuni is 323 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Oruro to Uyuni without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Oruro to Uyuni?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Oruro to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oruro to Uyuni bus from?

Oruro to Uyuni bus services, operated by Cruz del Norte Turismo Internacional, depart from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles station.

Where do I catch the Oruro to Uyuni train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Oruro to Uyuni?

The best way to get from Oruro to Uyuni is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $460 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Oruro to Uyuni bus arrive?

Oruro to Uyuni bus services, operated by Cruz del Norte Turismo Internacional, arrive at Uyuni station.

Where does the Oruro to Uyuni train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oruro to Uyuni?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Oruro to Uyuni?

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Where can I stay near Uyuni?

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Oruro to Uyuni - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oruro to Uyuni by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles to Uyunibus La Paz
5h 36m
$59–85
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oruro to Uyunítrain Expreso del Sur
8h 30m
$3–7
Drive 321.2 km
1. Drive from Oruro to Uyunicar 321.2 km
4h 31m
$16–23
Fly from Oruro
1. Fly from Oruro (ORU) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane ORU - UYU
5h 37m
$289–452
Bus to Cochabamba, fly
1. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal de buses Cochabambabus
2. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane CBB - UYU
6h 21m
$161–359
Bus, bus to El Alto International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Oruro 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
7h 8m

Oruro to Uyuni by train

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Distance: 323.2 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Cruz del Norte Turismo Internacional operates a bus from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles to Uyuni 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h 29m. 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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