How to reach the Uyuni Train Cemetery by train
Station, train, journey time and the final stretch — the complete guide.
Take the train to Uyuni station (served by both the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur). From there you reach the Train Cemetery with a short taxi ride (about 10 minutes) or a 30–40-minute walk from the town of Uyuni; it is usually the first stop on the salt-flat tours.
Many Salar de Uyuni tours include the cemetery as their first stop; ask when you book.
Nearby station on the line: Atocha (Expreso del Sur and Wara Wara del Sur).
Why visit
The Uyuni Train Cemetery is a graveyard of rusting steam locomotives and wagons abandoned on the open Altiplano, about 3 km south-west of the town. These are the machines that hauled minerals toward the Pacific coast in the early 20th century and were left stranded when mining declined. Today it is one of the most photographed places in Bolivia. You reach it from Uyuni station —the same Ferroviaria Andina hub from which the salt-flat trips are organised— and in fact most tours begin right here.
Getting there from the corridor
| Starting point | Train route |
|---|---|
| From Oruro | Expreso del Sur or Wara Wara del Sur · ~6 h 50 min journey, then taxi to the cemetery |
| From Tupiza | Expreso del Sur or Wara Wara del Sur · ~6 h journey, then taxi to the cemetery |
| From Villazón | Expreso del Sur or Wara Wara del Sur · ~8 h 15 min journey, then taxi to the cemetery |
Step by step
Take the Expreso del Sur or the Wara Wara del Sur and get off at Uyuni station.
As you leave the station, take a short taxi ride from the town of Uyuni.
This brings you to the Train Cemetery.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
How much is a train ticket?
Ferroviaria Andina fares range from about Bs 20 in Salón class for short legs up to around Bs 170 in Ejecutivo for the full Oruro–Villazón run. Confirm the current fare at the ticket office or on the fares page.
What days does the train run?
It is a long-distance train with few departures: the Expreso del Sur runs Oruro to Villazón on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the Wara Wara del Sur on Wednesdays and Sundays; the return directions run on other days. Always check the schedule before you travel.
How long does it take from Oruro?
From Oruro to Uyuni is about ~6 h 50 min by train, and then a short taxi ride from the town of Uyuni to the Train Cemetery.
Can you walk to Uyuni Train Cemetery from the station?
Not directly: you need a short taxi ride from the town of Uyuni. Many Salar de Uyuni tours include the cemetery as their first stop; ask when you book.
Where can I see more attractions on the corridor?
The what to see near the Bolivia Train guide lists every attraction by station.
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Updated: July 2026