There are 6 ways to get from El Tunco to Popoyo by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SAL - MGA
- Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to Mukul Beach Golf & Spa
6h 38m$631–1,046Drive 600.6 km
cheapest- Drive from El Tunco to Popoyocar 600.6 km
9h 48m$75–107Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from El Tunco to San Salvadorbus 102
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to Jinotepebus
- Take the taxi from Jinotepe to Popoyotaxi
15h 25m$84–118Bus, taxi via Rivas
- Take the bus from El Tunco to San Salvadorbus 102
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
- Take the taxi from San Jorge to Popoyotaxi
15h 35m$84–120Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from El Tunco to Leónbus
- Take a shuttle bus from León to Rivas
- Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Entrance Guasacate
16h 22mBus, shuttle via Managua
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Managuabus
- Take the bus from Managua to San Jorgebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Entrance Guasacate
20h 59m
Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Tunco to Popoyo is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from El Tunco to Popoyo is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 38m and costs $600 - $1,100.
The distance between El Tunco and Popoyo is 526 km. The road distance is 600.6 km.
The best way to get from El Tunco to Popoyo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 25m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from El Tunco to Popoyo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between El Tunco to Popoyo is 601 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from El Tunco to Popoyo.
There are 242+ hotels available in Popoyo.
What companies run services between El Tunco, El Salvador and Popoyo, Nicaragua?
There is no direct connection from El Tunco to Popoyo. However, you can take the shuttle to El Salvador International Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, take the shuttle to Mukul Beach Golf & Spa, then take the taxi to Popoyo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Salvador, walk to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, take the bus to Terminal Tica Bus Managua, take the bus to Jinotepe, then take the taxi to Popoyo.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Cuscatlán International Airport to Managua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Phone
- +506 8812 4012
- [email protected]
- Website
- EasyRide CR
Shuttle from Managua Airport to Mukul Beach Golf & Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $189
- Schedules at
- EasyRide CR
Shuttle from León to Rivas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $259
- Schedules at
- EasyRide CR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Unión de Cooperativas de Taxis del Sur
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