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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Tela is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 18h 5m.

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 $460 - $700.

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 via Tegucigalpa 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 26m to drive from Managua to Tela.

Where can I stay near Tela?

There are 47+ hotels available in Tela.

Managua to Tela - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 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
$469–700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Telabus
18h 5m
$47–63
Bus via Tegucigalpa
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
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Managua to Telacar 621.6 km
9h 26m
$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 44m
$371–584

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

17Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$417Cheapest 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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