There are 6 ways to get from Matanzas to Holguín by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport
best- Fly from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) to Frank País International Airport (HOG)plane VRA - HOG
6h$76–386Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matanzas to Holguintrain 15
14h 24m$3–12Bus via Santa Clara
- Take the bus from Matanzas to Santa Clarabus La habana
- Take the bus from Santa Clara to Holguínbus Holguin
10h 27m$4–8Drive 676.3 km
- Drive from Matanzas to Holguíncar 676.3 km
9h 28m$77–111Train to José Martí International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Matanzas to Estación Centraltrain
- Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Frank País International Airport (HOG)plane HAV - HOG
6h 31m$258–962Bus
- Take the bus from Matanzas to Holguinbus Santiago de Cuba Vía Varadero
14h$45–70
Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) to Frank País International Airport (HOG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matanzas to Holguín is to train which costs $3 - $12 and takes 14h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Matanzas to Holguín is to fly which takes 6h and costs $75 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matanzas and arriving at Holguin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matanzas and arriving at Holguin. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 24m.
The distance between Matanzas and Holguín is 621 km. The road distance is 676.3 km.
The best way to get from Matanzas to Holguín without a car is to bus via Santa Clara which takes 10h 27m and costs $4 - $9.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Matanzas to Holguín, including transfers.
Matanzas to Holguín bus services, operated by Ómnibus Nacionales, depart from Matanzas station.
Matanzas to Holguín train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, depart from Matanzas station.
The best way to get from Matanzas to Holguín is to fly which takes 6h and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Clara, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 10h 27m, you could also train, which costs $3 - $12 and takes 14h 24m.
What companies run services between Matanzas, Cuba and Holguín, Cuba?
American Airlines flies from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) to Frank País International Airport (HOG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matanzas to Holguín via Santa Clara in around 10h 27m.
Flights from José Martí International Airport to Frank País International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Phone
- +53 7 855 5025 / 7 855 5026 / 5 2161205
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Matanzas to Holguin
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Schedules at
- Horario de Buses Cuba
- Normal
- $5
- Climatizado
- $6
Train from Matanzas to Estación Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Horario de Buses Cuba
- Normal
- $1
- Climatizado
- $1
- Phone
- +53 7873 7373
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ómnibus Nacionales
Bus from Matanzas to Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- Ómnibus Nacionales
Bus from Santa Clara to Holguín
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Ómnibus Nacionales
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Booking & Getting There
Matanzas to Holguín bus services, operated by Ómnibus Nacionales, arrive at Santa Clara station.
Matanzas to Holguín train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, arrive at Holguin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matanzas to Holguín is 676 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Matanzas to Holguín.