Rome2Rio

How to get fromSalar Uyuni to Oruroby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Oruro

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Salar Uyuni to Oruro by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Salar Uyuni to Uyunítaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Uyuní to Orurotrain train Expreso del Sur
    8h 51m
    $74–90

  2. Drive 316.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salar Uyuni to Orurocar car 316.5 km
    5h 26m
    $16–23

  3. Tour, bus

    1. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car Tour Salar de Uyuni
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Hernando Silesbus bus Uyuni
    9h 45m
    $356–385

  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Salar Uyuni to Uyuni Airport (UYU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cochabamba (CBB)plane plane UYU - CBB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses Cochabamba to Orurobus bus
    8h 23m
    $227–508

  5. Tour, train

    1. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car Tour Salar de Uyuni
    2. Take the train from Uyuní to Orurotrain train Expreso del Sur
    11h 16m
    $300–306

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cochabamba (CBB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salar Uyuni to Oruro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 420 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Salar Uyuni to Oruro. However, you can take the taxi to Uyuní then take the train to Oruro. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar Uyuni to Oruro via Isla Incahuasi, Uyuni, Uyuni, and Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles in around 9h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.