What is the cheapest way to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua?

The cheapest way to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua is to drive and bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua?

The fastest way to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Chiriquí and Nicaragua?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiriquí to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Chiriquí and arriving at Managua via David, Paso Canoas and Terminal TransNica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Chiriquí to Nicaragua?

The distance between Chiriquí and Nicaragua is 626 km. The road distance is 723 km.

How do I travel from Chiriquí to Nicaragua without a car?

The best way to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 19h 58m and costs $549 - $551.

How long does it take to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiriquí to Nicaragua bus from?

Chiriquí to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera, depart from David station.

Bus or fly from Chiriquí to Nicaragua?

The best way to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Chiriquí to Nicaragua bus arrive?

Chiriquí to Nicaragua bus services, operated by Transporte Panamá Chiriqui Frontera, arrive at Frontera station.

What is the time difference between Chiriquí and Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is 1h behind Chiriquí. It is currently 2:02 PM in Chiriquí and 1:02 PM in Nicaragua.

Can I drive from Chiriquí to Nicaragua?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiriquí to Nicaragua is 723 km. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Chiriquí to Nicaragua.

Where can I stay near Nicaragua?

There are 110+ hotels available in Nicaragua.

Chiriquí to Nicaragua - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiriquí to Nicaragua by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from David (DAV) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane DAV - MGA
4h 41m
$156–807
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Chiriquí to Paso Canoascar
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to San Josébus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Cruzbus Sjo
4. Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus
14h 35m
$54–72
Drive 723 km
1. Drive from Chiriquí to Managuacar 723 km
11h 26m
$99–143
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus
19h 58m
$549–551
Bus
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Terminal Tica Busbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus
20h 30m
$68–103
Bus via Paso Canoas
1. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus
2. Take the bus from Paso Canoas to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
3. Take the bus from Terminal TransNica to Managuabus
21h 20m
$69–103

David (DAV) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 626.2 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Chiriquí, Panama and Nicaragua?

Copa Airlines flies from David (DAV) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiriquí to Managua via David, Paso Canoas, Terminal Tica Bus, and Terminal TransNica in around 20h 30m.

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