Cusco to Uyuni from $40: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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951 kmDistance

11h 44m Fastest

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Cusco - Uyuni operators

Explore transport companies operating between Cusco and Uyuni, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Bus

Contact phone

+56 58 222 8547

Website

trans-salvador.com

Bus from Cusco Bus Station to La Paz Bus Station

Average Duration

14h

Estimated price

$40-408

Contact phone

(+591) 2-2283842

Website

facebook.com

Bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Paz

Average Duration

Estimated price

$401-409

Contact phone

591 2 2281785

Website

transomar.com

Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Uyuni Bus Station

Average Duration

10h

Estimated price

$610-611

Contact phone

+591-73280859

Website

uyunipanasur.com

Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Uyuni Bus Station

Average Duration

Estimated price

$612-613

Contact phone

+56 (9) 82248119

Bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Uyuni

Average Duration

Estimated price

$0-0

Contact phone

+59 128 1779

Website

facebook.com

Bus from La Paz to Uyuni

Average Duration

10h 30m

Estimated price

$614-614

Contact phone

+( 591) 2 693-3337

Website

todoturismosrl.com

Bus from La Paz to Uyuni

Average Duration

10h 30m

Estimated price

$615-615

Contact phone

+51993063390

Website

realinkacar.com

Bus from Cusco to Puno

Average Duration

9h 25m

Estimated price

$616-617

Contact phone

(+51) (051) 630257

Website

titicaca.cruises

Bus from Puno to La Paz

Average Duration

12h 30m

Estimated price

$618-618

Contact phone

+591-2-2462655

Bus from La Paz to Uyuni

Average Duration

Estimated price

$619-6110

Website

boliviamia.com

Bus from La Paz to Uyuni

Average Duration

Estimated price

$2720-2720

Contact phone

+591 7300 7103

Website

kanootours.com

Bus from Cusco to La Paz

Average Duration

13h

Estimated price

$2721-2721

Plane

Website

boa.bo

Plane from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)

Average Duration

9h 32m

Estimated price

$404-405

Contact phone

+591 901 10 50 55

Website

ecojet.com.bo

Plane from La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport

Average Duration

55m

Estimated price

$6152-6152

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Cusco and Uyuni is approximately 951 km, or approximately 1175 km by car. The typical travel times vary depending on the mode of transportation chosen. By air, it takes about 11 hours and 40 minutes to reach Uyuni from Cusco. By bus, the travel time is approximately 26 hours and 30 minutes. By car, it takes around 17 hours and 3 minutes to travel from Cusco to Uyuni.

The most cost-effective and time-efficient transportation option for traveling from Cusco to Uyuni is to take a combination of bus and fly. This option takes approximately 14 hours and 33 minutes and costs around $81-$84. However, if time is of the essence, the quickest way to travel is by flying, which takes around 11 hours and 40 minutes but costs between $240-$650.

Traveling from Cusco to Uyuni the prices for a bus ticket range between $232 and $334.

To get from Cusco to Uyuni without using public transportation, you can choose to drive your own car or hire a private car service. The driving distance is approximately 1175 km and takes around 17 hours. Depending on the service and type of vehicle, prices for car hire can range from $170 to $260.

To travel from Cusco to Uyuni without a car, the best option is to take a bus. The bus journey typically takes around 26 hours and 30 minutes. The cost of a bus ticket can range from $230 to $340.

No, there is no direct link between Cusco and Uyuni. However, there are bus services available with transfers along the way. The journey would take approximately 26 hours and 30 minutes, including transfers at Puno and La Paz. The bus services are operated by Real Inka and Trans Titicaca.

The flight duration between Cusco and Uyuni typically takes around 15 hours and 20 minutes with one stopover. However, there are no direct flights available for this route. The prices for flights between Uyuni and Cusco can range from $244 to $649, depending on the airline and the time of booking.

There are plenty of accommodation options available in Uyuni. With over 38 hotels to choose from, there is something to suit every budget and preference. Prices for hotels in Uyuni start at $12, offering cost-effective options for travelers on a budget.