There are 5 ways to get from El Tunco to Somoto by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Salvador to Aduana El Espinobus San Salvador
10h 46m$58–60Drive 380.6 km
cheapest- Drive from El Tunco to Somotocar 380.6 km
5h 54m$47–68Fly to Managua Airport, bus
- Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane SAL - MGA
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto to COTRAN Surbus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Somotobus
7h 57m$424–834Bus via León
- Take the bus from El Tunco to Leónbus
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Somotobus
14h 10m$94–96Fly to Palmerola Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane SAL - XPL
- Take the bus from Comayagua to Toncontín Airportbus
- Drive from Toncontín Airport to Somotocar
6h 45m$358–735
Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Tunco to Somoto is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from El Tunco to Somoto is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from El Tunco to Somoto. However, there are services departing from El Tunco and arriving at Aduana El Espino via San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between El Tunco and Somoto is 397 km. The road distance is 380.6 km.
The best way to get from El Tunco to Somoto without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $58 - $61.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from El Tunco to Somoto, including transfers.
El Tunco to Somoto bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, depart from San Salvador station.
El Tunco to Somoto bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, arrive at Aduana El Espino station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Tunco to Somoto is 381 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from El Tunco to Somoto.
There are 15+ hotels available in Somoto.
What companies run services between El Tunco, El Salvador and Somoto, Nicaragua?
Transporte del SOL operates a bus from San Salvador to Aduana El Espino once daily. Tickets cost $57 and the journey takes 8h 59m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Cuscatlán International Airport to Managua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–750
Flights from Cuscatlán International Airport to Palmerola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Phone
- +503 7841 5688
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transporte del SOL
Bus from San Salvador to Aduana El Espino
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- Transporte del SOL
Bus from Aeropuerto to COTRAN Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Estelí to Somoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
Bus from Estelí to Somoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
- Phone
- +503 2525-6464
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ruta del Golfo
Bus from El Tunco to León
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90
- Schedules at
- Ruta del Golfo
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from León to Estelí
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
- Phone
- +504 9394 4107
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transporte Ejecutivo 5 Estrellas
Bus from Comayagua to Toncontín Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Transporte Ejecutivo 5 Estrellas
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.