What is the cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Salta?

The cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Salta is to train and bus which costs $31000 - $55000 and takes 26h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Uyuni to Salta?

The fastest way to get from Uyuni to Salta is to drive which takes 9h 3m and costs $85000 - $130000.

Is there a direct bus between Uyuni and Salta?

No, there is no direct bus from Uyuni to Salta. However, there are services departing from Uyuni and arriving at Terminal de Salta via Terminal La Quiaca and Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Uyuni to Salta?

The distance between Uyuni and Salta is 697 km. The road distance is 660.7 km.

How do I travel from Uyuni to Salta without a car?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Salta without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $39000 - $90000.

How long does it take to get from Uyuni to Salta?

It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from Uyuni to Salta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uyuni to Salta bus from?

Uyuni to Salta bus services, operated by Quechisla, depart from Uyuni station.

Bus or fly from Uyuni to Salta?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Salta is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $39000 - $90000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $800000 - $1700000 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Uyuni to Salta bus arrive?

Uyuni to Salta bus services, operated by Quechisla, arrive at Villazón station.

What is the time difference between Uyuni and Salta?

Salta is 1h ahead of Uyuni. It is currently 11:07 AM in Uyuni and 12:07 PM in Salta.

Can I drive from Uyuni to Salta?

Yes, the driving distance between Uyuni to Salta is 661 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Uyuni to Salta.

Where can I stay near Salta?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Salta.

Uyuni to Salta - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Tour

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There are 7 ways to get from Uyuni to Salta by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to Villazónbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal La Quiaca to Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemesbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemes to Terminal de Saltabus
13h 55m
$39,730–89,530
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uyuní to Villazóntrain Expreso del Sur
2. Take the bus from Terminal La Quiaca to Terminal de Saltabus La Quiaca
26h 38m
$31,456–54,616
Train, bus via General Martín Miguel de Güemes
1. Take the train from Uyuní to Villazóntrain
2. Take the bus from Terminal La Quiaca to Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemesbus
3. Take the train from Güemes to Saltatrain
19h 52m
$35,356–62,116
Drive 660.7 km
1. Drive from Uyuni to Saltacar 660.7 km
9h 3m
$87,458–126,328
Fly to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane UYU - SLA
15h 13m
$808,967–1,610,597
Fly to Tarija, bus
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tarija (TJA)plane UYU - TJA
2. Take the bus from Tarija to Saltabus
21h
$452,890–804,520
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Uyuni to Saltashuttle Salta
10d 14h
$445,709

Uyuni to Salta by train, car, and bus

1Weekly Services

26h 38mAverage Duration

$31,456Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697 km
Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia and Salta, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Salta via Villazón, Terminal La Quiaca, and Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemes in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación, Silk Way Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) once daily.

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