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How to get fromUyuni to Lake Poopóby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Uyuni to Lake Poopó by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Hernando Silesbus bus Uyuni
    2. Walk from Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles to Lake Poopóunknown unknown
    6h 48m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Uyuní to Orurotrain train Expreso del Sur
    2. Walk from Oruro to Lake Poopóunknown unknown
    8h 11m

  3. Bus, travel via Oruro Airport (ORU)

    1. Take the bus from Uyuni to Orurobus bus Uyuni
    2. Walk from Oruro to Lake Poopóunknown unknown
    7h 19m

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  • Distance: 381.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Uyuni to Lake Poopó. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses Hernando Siles then travel to Lake Poopó. Alternatively, you can take a train from Uyuní to Lake Poopó via Oruro in around 8h 11m.

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