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How to get fromSalar de Uyuni to Altiplano Basinby unknown, car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Salar de Uyuni to Altiplano Basin by unknown, car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Travel, Tour, bus

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    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Isla Incahuasiunknown unknown
    2. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Hernando Silesbus bus
    4. Walk from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles to Altiplano Basinunknown unknown
    11h 5m

  2. Travel, Tour, train

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Isla Incahuasiunknown unknown
    2. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car
    3. Take the train from Uyuní to Orurotrain train
    4. Walk from Oruro to Altiplano Basinunknown unknown
    12h 40m

  3. Travel, fly, bus

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Uyuni Airport (UYU)unknown unknown
    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
    4. Walk from Oruro to Altiplano Basinunknown unknown
    9h 3m

  4. Travel, Tour, bus via Oruro Airport (ORU)

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Isla Incahuasiunknown unknown
    2. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Orurobus bus
    4. Walk from Oruro to Altiplano Basinunknown unknown
    11h 36m

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cochabamba (CBB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salar de Uyuni to Altiplano Basin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia and Altiplano Basin, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Salar de Uyuni to Altiplano Basin. However, you can travel to Isla Incahuasi, drive to Uyuni, walk to Uyuni, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles, then travel to Altiplano Basin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Uyuni to Altiplano Basin via Isla Incahuasi, Uyuni, Uyuní, and Oruro in around 12h 40m.

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