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How to get fromSalar de Uyuni to Puerto Maldonadoby unknown, plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salar de Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado by unknown, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Travel, fly to Cobija, drive

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    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Uyuni Airport (UYU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cobija (CIJ)plane plane UYU - CIJ
    3. Drive from Cobija-Airport-CIJ to Puerto Maldonadocar car
    17h 44m

  2. Travel, Tour, bus

    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 La Pazbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    32h 31m

  3. Travel, fly to Puerto Maldonado

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Uyuni Airport (UYU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane UYU - PEM
    17h 36m

  4. Travel, Tour, bus via Uyuni

    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 La Pazbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    33h 17m

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cobija (CIJ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,382.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Salar de Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado. However, you can travel to Uyuni Airport (UYU) airport, fly to Cobija (CIJ), then drive to Puerto Maldonado. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado via Isla Incahuasi, Uyuni, Uyuni, La Paz, Terminal de Buses La Paz, and Puno in around 32h 31m.

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