There are 4 ways to get from Managua to Somoto by bus 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus Managua
4h 18m$8–12Bus via Estelí
cheapest- Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to COTRAN Surbus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Somotobus Estelí
5h 31m$3Drive 217.9 km
- Drive from Managua to Somotocar 217.9 km
3h 24m$27–39Bus #2
- Take the bus from Managua to Somotobus
6h 11m$6–7
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Somoto is to bus via Estelí which costs $4 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to Somoto is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Somoto. However, there are services departing from Hospital Japonés and arriving at Ocotal via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Managua and Somoto is 258 km. The road distance is 217.9 km.
The best way to get from Managua to Somoto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Managua to Somoto, including transfers.
Managua to Somoto bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., depart from Managua station.
Managua to Somoto bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., arrive at Ocotal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Somoto is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Managua to Somoto.
There are 15+ hotels available in Somoto.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Somoto, Nicaragua?
COTRAN R.L. operates a bus from Managua to Ocotal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Managua to Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Managua to Somoto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Mercado Mayoreo to COTRAN Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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
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