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Villazón

Southern head · border with Argentina (La Quiaca)

Ferrobús

Train calling

Terminus

Southern terminus

3,443 m

Altitude

Yes

Ticket office & platform

Villazón Station

Villazón is the southern head of the corridor and the end of the line for the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús, which arrives from Oruro on Tuesday at 16:30 and leaves on the return run on Thursday at 14:30. It is a border town: across the international bridge lies La Quiaca (Argentina).

Many travellers use Villazón to cross into northern Argentina (Jujuy, Salta) or to start the reverse journey to Tupiza, Uyuni and Oruro. The town has busy border trade, exchange offices and bus links on both sides of the border.

Estación de Villazón en el corredor de la Ferroviaria Andina
Villazón StationVillazón, Potosí · 3,443 m above sea level
Altitude3,443 m
TrainsExpreso del Sur – Ferrobús
PositionSouthern terminus
Coordinates22.0866° S, 65.5942° W

Where is Villazón?

Villazón station is located in Villazón, Potosí. Coordinates: 22.0866° S, 65.5942° W.

What to see and do nearby

Points of interest a short distance from Villazón.

Border with ArgentinaInternational bridge to La Quiaca (Jujuy province).10 min walk
Border tradeMarkets and money exchanges typical of a border city.City centre
Bus connectionsBuses towards northern Argentina and into Bolivia.Terminal
Villazón StationSouthern terminus of the Ferroviaria Andina trains.At the station

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 Villazón

Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús — Northbound it leaves on Thursday at 14:30 for Tupiza, Atocha, Uyuni and Oruro (arriving Friday at 07:55). From Oruro it arrives on Tuesday at 16:30.

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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.
Northbound it leaves on Thursday at 14:30 for Tupiza, Atocha, Uyuni and Oruro (arriving Friday at 07:55). From Oruro it arrives on Tuesday at 16:30. See the full schedule.
One fare per leg, no classes: Oruro Bs 132 (sum of legs), Uyuni Bs 72 (sum of legs), Atocha Bs 50 (sum of legs), Tupiza Bs 25. More on the fares page.
Yes. Villazón borders La Quiaca (Argentina); the crossing is over the international bridge, a few minutes from the station.
Yes. After crossing the border to La Quiaca there are bus connections to Jujuy, Salta and the rest of northern Argentina.

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