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Villazón

Southern head · border with Argentina (La Quiaca)

Expreso + Wara

Trains 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 both trains. It is a border city: across the international bridge lies La Quiaca (Argentina), which makes the station a point of international connection.

Both the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur end their journey from Oruro here. Many travellers use Villazón to cross into northern Argentina (Jujuy, Salta) or to begin the reverse route towards Tupiza, Uyuni and Oruro. The city has busy border trade, money exchanges and bus connections on both sides of the frontier.

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 and Wara Wara del Sur
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

Other stations on the Expreso del Sur

Expreso del Sur

OruroTerminus
UyuniHub · Salt flat
VillazónTerminus

Other stations on the 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.

Staffed ticket office and ticket sales
Waiting room and toilets
Level platform for boarding the train
Space for luggage and parcels
Schedule information for the Expreso and the Wara Wara
Food and drink stalls nearby
Taxis and minibuses at the exit
High-altitude station — dress warm for the trip

Connections from Villazón

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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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Villazón borders La Quiaca (Argentina); the crossing is over the international bridge, a few minutes from the station.
Both: the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur, which end their journey from Oruro here.
Yes. After crossing the border to La Quiaca there are bus connections to Jujuy, Salta and the rest of northern Argentina.
Both trains stop here: the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur. Check the exact days and times on the schedule page.
It depends on the leg and class, from around Bs 20 (~$2.87 USD). See the fares page.

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