Train schedule
Indicative timetables of the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur on the Oruro–Villazón corridor, in both directions and with the running days.
Days and trains at a glance
Expreso del Sur
🚆 Fast service · 6 stops
Oruro → Villazón: Tuesday and Friday
Villazón → Oruro: Wednesday and Saturday
Classes: Ejecutivo and Salón
Wara Wara del Sur
🚆 Every station · 12 stops
Oruro → Villazón: Wednesday and Sunday
Villazón → Oruro: Monday and Thursday
Classes: Ejecutivo, Salón and Popular
Expreso del Sur schedule
Fast service. Southbound: Tuesday and Friday. Northbound: Wednesday and Saturday.
Oruro → Villazón · Tuesday and Friday
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Oruro | — | 14:30 |
| Río Mulato | 18:55 | 19:00 |
| Uyuni · Salt flat | 21:20 | 21:40 |
| Atocha | 00:35 | 00:40 |
| Tupiza | 03:45 | 03:55 |
| Villazón | 06:05 | — |
Villazón → Oruro · Wednesday and Saturday
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Villazón | — | 15:30 |
| Tupiza | 17:35 | 17:45 |
| Atocha | 20:50 | 20:55 |
| Uyuni · Salt flat | 23:45 | 00:05 |
| Río Mulato | 02:25 | 02:30 |
| Oruro | 06:55 | — |
Wara Wara del Sur schedule
Stops at every station. Southbound: Wednesday and Sunday. Northbound: Monday and Thursday.
Oruro → Villazón · Wednesday and Sunday
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Oruro | — | 19:00 |
| Machacamarca | 19:38 | 19:40 |
| Poopó | 20:15 | 20:17 |
| Pazña | 20:45 | 20:47 |
| Challapata | 21:20 | 21:25 |
| Huari | 21:50 | 21:55 |
| Sevaruyo | 22:55 | 23:00 |
| Río Mulato | 23:55 | 00:10 |
| Uyuni · Salt flat | 02:35 | 03:05 |
| Atocha | 06:05 | 06:10 |
| Tupiza | 09:20 | 09:35 |
| Villazón | 11:50 | — |
Villazón → Oruro · Monday and Thursday
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Villazón | — | 15:30 |
| Tupiza | 17:50 | 18:05 |
| Atocha | 21:15 | 21:20 |
| Uyuni · Salt flat | 00:25 | 00:55 |
| Río Mulato | 03:20 | 03:35 |
| Sevaruyo | 04:35 | 04:40 |
| Huari | 05:40 | 05:45 |
| Challapata | 06:15 | 06:20 |
| Pazña | 06:55 | 06:57 |
| Poopó | 07:25 | 07:27 |
| Machacamarca | 08:05 | 08:07 |
| Oruro | 08:45 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
They are indicative. The Ferroviaria Andina may adjust departures and arrivals. Always confirm at the ticket office before you travel.
Yes. Much of the route is overnight, especially the southern Altiplano stretch. Bring warm clothing: it crosses areas above 3,600 m.
It is not a daily service. Each train runs twice a week in each direction. Check the table above for your date.
Service monitoring
Bolivia tren status
Service status · updated in real time
EXPOK
Tren Expreso · Oruro – Villazón
Normal service
WAROK
Tren Wara · Oruro – Villazón (todas las paradas)
Normal service
Normal serviceMinor delaysService suspendedOutside service hours
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