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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Tela is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 27m.

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 7h 53m and costs $490 - $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 Semáforos Sandak and arriving at Tela via Managua, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca and Tegucigalpa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Managua to Tela?

The distance between Managua and Tela is 512 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 which takes 14h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 45+ 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
7h 53m
$494–1,301
Drive 621.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Managua to Telacar 621.6 km
9h 27m
$86–124
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
14h 23m
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 44m
$371–618
Bus via Tela
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 18m
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

15Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$442Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.1 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Semáforos Sandak to Tela via Mercado Mayoreo, Managua, Guasaule, Frontera El Guasaule, Choluteca, Choluteca, and Tegucigalpa in around 14h 23m.

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