Oruro
Northern head of the corridor · departure point of the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur
Expreso + Wara
Trains calling
Terminus
Northern terminus
3.706 m
Altitude
Yes
Ticket office & platform
Oruro Station
Oruro is the northern head of the Ferroviaria Andina passenger network and the point where the two southern trains begin their journey: the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur. Its station, high on the Altiplano at over 3,700 m, is one of the most emblematic in the country.
From here the trains head south across the Altiplano towards Uyuni, Tupiza and the Argentine border at Villazón. Oruro is also famous for its Carnival, recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The city has good bus links to La Paz, Cochabamba and Potosí, making it the natural gateway to the train journey.
Where is Oruro?
Oruro station is located in Oruro, Bolivia. Coordinates: 17.9750° S, 67.1186° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Oruro.
Other stations on the Wara Wara del Sur
Wara Wara del Sur
Station services
Ferroviaria Andina stations are simple but functional, with a staffed ticket office, a waiting room and a level platform. Here is what you can expect at this station.
Connections from Oruro
Expreso del Sur — stops at this station. Southbound: Tuesday and Friday. Northbound: Wednesday and Saturday.
Wara Wara del Sur — stops at this station. Southbound: Wednesday and Sunday. Northbound: Monday and Thursday.
Buses and taxis — at the station exit you will find taxis and minibuses to the centre and nearby towns.
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