There are 4 ways to get from Managua to Somoto by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Managua to Somoto is to bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 6h 12m.
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 Semáforos Sandak and arriving at Ocotal via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Managua and Somoto is 252 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 19m and costs $10 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 13+ 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 $6–7 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
- $6–7
- 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.
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