What is the cheapest way to get from Managua to Tela?

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Tela is to bus via Tela which costs $40 - $55 and takes 14h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Managua to Tela?

The fastest way to get from Managua to Tela is to fly and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $550 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Tela?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Tela. However, there are services departing from Hospital Japonés and arriving at Tela via Managua, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca and Tegucigalpa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

How far is it from Managua to Tela?

The distance between Managua and Tela is 517 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.

How do I travel from Managua to Tela without a car?

The best way to get from Managua to Tela without a car is to bus via Tela which takes 14h 26m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Managua to Tela?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Managua to Tela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Tela bus from?

Managua to Tela bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua station.

Where does the Managua to Tela bus arrive?

Managua to Tela bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Guasaule station.

Can I drive from Managua to Tela?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Tela is 622 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Managua to Tela.

Where can I stay near Tela?

There are 43+ hotels available in Tela.

Managua to Tela - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Managua to Tela by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane MGA - SAP
2. Take the bus from El Progreso to Telabus
8h 6m
$574–1,301
Bus via Tela
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Cholutecabus Mga
3. Take the bus from Choluteca to Tegucigalpabus
4. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to Telabus
14h 26m
$42–53
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Managua to Telacar 621.6 km
9h 27m
$86–124
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle
2. Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Telabus
16h 35m
Fly to Palmerola Airport, bus
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Palmerola Airport (XPL)plane MGA - XPL
2. Take the bus from Comayagua to El Progresobus
3. Take the bus from El Progreso to Telabus
11h 37m
$434–758
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Cholutecabus Mga
3. Take the bus from Choluteca to Tegucigalpabus
4. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to Telabus
15h 17m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Cholutecabus Mga
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Pacífico to Tegucigalpabus
3. Take the bus from Tegucigalpa to Telabus
22h 25m

Managua Airport (MGA) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) flights

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4h 39mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Tela, Honduras?

You can take a bus from Hospital Japonés to Tela via Mercado Mayoreo, Managua, Guasaule, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca, Choluteca, Tegucigalpa, and Tela in around 14h 26m.

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