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Uyuni

Gateway to the Salar de Uyuni · main hub of the network

Ferrobús

Train calling

Stop

Intermediate stop

3,656 m

Altitude

Yes

Ticket office & platform

Uyuni Station

Uyuni is the most sought-after station on the corridor: it is the gateway to the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world. The Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús stops here: southbound it arrives on Tuesday at 04:23 and leaves at 06:00; northbound it arrives on Friday at 00:03 and leaves at 01:00 for Oruro.

Uyuni is where tours to the salt flat, Isla Incahuasi, the coloured lagoons and the famous Train Cemetery on the edge of town are organised. Hotels, agencies and restaurants are a few minutes on foot from the station.

Estación de Uyuni en el corredor de la Ferroviaria Andina
Uyuni StationUyuni, Potosí · 3,656 m above sea level
Altitude3,656 m
TrainsExpreso del Sur – Ferrobús
PositionIntermediate stop · Salar de Uyuni
Coordinates20.4597° S, 66.8253° W

Where is Uyuni?

Uyuni station is located in Uyuni, Potosí. Coordinates: 20.4597° S, 66.8253° W.

What to see and do nearby

Points of interest a short distance from Uyuni.

Salar de UyuniThe largest salt flat in the world, on the edge of town.30 min by tour
Train CemeteryOld rusting locomotives, an iconic Uyuni photo spot.15 min by taxi
Incahuasi IslandIsland of giant cacti in the middle of the salt flat.Full-day tour
Hotels and agenciesWide choice of lodging and salt-flat tours.City centre
Coloured lagoonsLaguna Colorada and Laguna Verde on the route to the Andean gems.Multi-day tour
Uyuni restaurantsPizzerias, cafés and local food for travellers.City centre

Stops of the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús

Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús

OruroTerminus
UyuniHub · Salt flat
VillazónTerminus

Historic route of the Wara Wara del Sur (no service)

Station services

This is what is confirmed for the passenger service at this station. For other facilities (waiting room, toilets, left luggage) ask at the ticket office.

Stop of the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús (one departure a week each way)
Tickets sold at the ticket office and online (Tickets Bolivia)
Luggage: up to 25 kg plus hand luggage (according to Tickets Bolivia)
On board: heating, blankets and a toilet (according to Tickets Bolivia)

Connections from Uyuni

Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús — Southbound it arrives on Tuesday at 04:23 and leaves at 06:00. Northbound it arrives on Friday at 00:03 and leaves at 01:00.

Salar de Uyuni — from the station, agencies in the centre organise tours to the salt flat, Isla Incahuasi and the coloured lagoons.

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Frequently asked questions

The Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús of Ferroviaria Andina, the only passenger train on the Oruro–Villazón corridor since June 2025. It runs once a week in each direction and is sold with one fare per leg, with no classes.
Southbound it arrives on Tuesday at 04:23 and leaves at 06:00. Northbound it arrives on Friday at 00:03 and leaves at 01:00. See the full schedule.
One fare per leg, no classes: Oruro Bs 60, Atocha Bs 22, Tupiza Bs 47 (sum of legs), Villazón Bs 72 (sum of legs). More on the fares page.
Yes. Uyuni is the gateway to the Salar de Uyuni; all tours to the largest salt flat in the world set out from here.
The station is a few minutes from the centre, where agencies arrange salt-flat tours, and there are hotels and restaurants.

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