How to Travel from
Montevideo to Uyuni
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from Montevideo to Uyuni
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 342 km)
28 h 49 min
2342 km.
from $128
Other
Bus
44 h 7 min
1914 km.
from $234.88
Bus via Buenos Aires
45 h 32 min
1914 km.
from $233.02
Bus, Train
2 d 14 min
1913 km.
from $274.76
Bus, Plane (Fly to El Loa International Airport)
14 h 12 min
1913 km.
from $551.09
Bus, Plane (Fly to Jujuy Airport)
15 h 39 min
1913 km.
from $608.42
Transport providers
Train operators
Trenes Argentinos
Phone:
+54 800 2228736
Website:
argentina.gob.ar/trenes-argentinos/horarios-recorridos-tarifas
Train from Retiro to La
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$114.18
Train from Retiro to Colonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$96.02
Empresa Ferroviaria Andina S.A
Phone:
+591 2 2184555
Email:
Website:
ferroviaria-andina.com.bo/servicio-de-pasajeros/
Train from Villazón to Uyuní
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.33
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to Jujuy
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00
JetSMART
Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$315.22
Sky Airline
Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
10h 46m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to Jujuy
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57
Boliviana de Aviación
Website:
boa.bo/
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,195.65
Silk Way Airlines
Website:
silkwayairlines.com/
Plane from Carrasco International Airport to Jujuy
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57
Bus operators
Viatac
Bus from Perico to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$7.61
Via Bariloche
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Estero to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04
Bus from Colonia Dora to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$53.26
Balut
Bus from Perico to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.53–$20.65
Andesmar
Bus from Perico to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.00–$19.57
Flecha Bus
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Estero to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Bus from Perico to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$23.91
Condor Estrella
Phone:
+54 2926 40-8800
Website:
condorestrella.com.ar/es
Bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$48.04
Fono Bus
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Estero to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70
La Veloz Del Norte
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to La
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$163.04
Autobuses Quirquincho
Phone:
+591 72037660
Website:
facebook.com/Autobusesquirquinchosrl/?locale=es_LA
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Villazón
Ave. Duration:
32h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.85
Buquebus
Other from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30
Pullman General Belgrano
Bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$63.75
Cauvi
Bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98
EGA
Phone:
+598 2 402 5164
Website:
ega.com.uy/
Bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$81.52
Brown SRL
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Estero to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$46.74
Turismo Responsable
Bus from Salta to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$294.79
Colonia Express
Bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Transvip
Bus from Calama Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$99.36
Linzor
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/linzorbusinessgroup/
Bus from Calama Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$10.47
Cordillera Traveller
Email:
Website:
cordilleratraveller.com/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$255.49
Autotransportes Tupiza
Phone:
+591 63694439
Bus from Villazón to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13
Quechisla
Bus from Villazón to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.55
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Uyuni?
The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Uyuni is to bus which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 44h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Montevideo to Uyuni?
The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Uyuni is to fly and shuttle and Tour which takes 14h 12m and costs $369.57 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Uyuni?
No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Uyuni via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Villazón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 7m.
How far is it from Montevideo to Uyuni?
The distance between Montevideo and Uyuni is 2383 km. The road distance is 2465.3 km.
How do I travel from Montevideo to Uyuni without a car?
The best way to get from Montevideo to Uyuni without a car is to car ferry and train and bus and Tour via Santiago del Estero which takes 23h 39m and costs $413.04 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Uyuni?
It takes approximately 23h 39m to get from Montevideo to Uyuni, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Montevideo to Uyuni bus from?
Montevideo to Uyuni bus services, operated by Pullman General Belgrano, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.
Bus or fly from Montevideo to Uyuni?
The best way to get from Montevideo to Uyuni is to fly which takes 16h 48m and costs $250 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 44h 7m.
Where does the Montevideo to Uyuni bus arrive?
Montevideo to Uyuni bus services, operated by Pullman General Belgrano, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus Retiro station.
What is the time difference between Montevideo and Uyuni?
Uyuni is 1h behind Montevideo. It is currently 06:12 in Montevideo and 05:12 in Uyuni.
Can I drive from Montevideo to Uyuni?
Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Uyuni is 2465 km. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from Montevideo to Uyuni.
Where can I stay near Uyuni?
There are 41+ hotels available in Uyuni. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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