Cuiabá to Oruro by bus
Oruro lies 1,200 km (746 mi) west of Cuiabá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 1,464 km (910 mi) of road.
| Cuiabá | Oruro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Population | 618,124 | 208,684 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 3,885 m (12,746 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Cuiaba) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
What changes when you arrive in Oruro
Crossing from Brazil into Bolivia: money changes from the Real to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Where to book buses from Cuiabá to Oruro
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Staying in Oruro
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Common questions
How far is Oruro from Cuiabá?
1,200 km (746 mi) in a straight line, west of Cuiabá; by road roughly 1,464 km (910 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cuiabá to Oruro by bus?
About 21 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuiabá and Oruro?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Oruro?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.