What to see near the Bolivia Train
The great sights of the Oruro–Villazón corridor: which station drops you closest, and how to get there from the train.
Explore southern Bolivia by train
The Ferroviaria Andina train —the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús— crosses the Altiplano from Oruro to Villazón and leaves travellers close to some of the most spectacular places in Bolivia: the Salar de Uyuni, the Train Cemetery, the red canyons of Tupiza and the Oruro Carnival. Here you will find which station is nearest to each attraction and how to cover the final stretch. Bear in mind that this is a long-distance train with only one departure a week in each direction: plan ahead.
Must-see
Attractions by station
| Attraction | Nearest station | Train | How to get there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salar de Uyuni📍 Map | Uyuni | Expreso del Sur | 4×4 tour from Uyuni |
| Uyuni Train Cemetery📍 Map | Uyuni | Expreso del Sur | taxi/walk from Uyuni |
| Tupiza canyons📍 Map | Tupiza | Expreso del Sur | tour/4×4 from Tupiza |
| Socavón Sanctuary & Oruro Carnival📍 Map | Oruro | Expreso del Sur | taxi/walk from the station |
| Villazón border (La Quiaca)📍 Map | Villazón | Expreso del Sur | walk/taxi from the station |
Plan your trip
Work out the journey between any two stations on the corridor.
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Updated: October 2026