How to get to Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

El Salar de Uyuni, Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia is always on every tourists must - visit list.

Hosting the world's largest salt flats, the Salar de Uyuni is quite a spectacle and thus attracts tourists from all over the globe.

If you wish to enjoy Bolivia's natural sensational landscapes and a peaceful meditation in the natural beauty, then the following brief is for you.

How to access The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

There are 3 ways to access The Salar de Uyuni;

1. By plane
2. By bus
3. By train

Or better yet, a combination of the three

Uyuni, being the nearest town from the Salt Flats, is your destination.

Alternative Routes

1. You can decide to take a tour from the town of Tupiza, located only 200 km south of Uyuni.
2. You can also access the Bolivian Salt Flats from San Pedro de Atacama.

NOTE: this route is quite expensive

How to access the Bolivian Salt Flats by bus

From La Paz to Uyuni by bus

• This is the commonly used route.
• The journey takes only 10 hours.
• Tickets are available in almost every bus station in La Paz.
• Make prior arrangements during the high season as tickets can be inflated.

From Tupiza to Uyuni by bus

• The journey takes around 4 hours.
• Bus to and from Uyuni are available all day.
• Costs around 6 USD.

From Villazon to Uyuni by bus

• This is the most common route for Argentinian tourists.
• It's a 3 hour drive.
• Expect to pay around 3 USD.

From San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni by bus

• This is the most common route for tourists from Northern Chile.

How to access the Bolivian Salt Flats by train

• From La Paz, take a bus to Oruro.
• Take a train from Oruro to Uyuni.
• Expect to pay around 5 USD on the lower end and 18 USD on the upper end.

From La Paz to Uyuni by plane

• Takes only an hour.
• Ticket prices range between USD 170 and USD 250.