Bus from Tegucigalpa to Comayagua
Pullman + local buses · ~1.5 hours · $3-15 USD · Multiple daily + Palmerola XPL airport area
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The Tegucigalpa → Comayagua route is a short hop northwest on the CA-5 Pan-American Highway — ~1.5 hours. Comayagua is Honduras's colonial former capital + ~20 min from Palmerola XPL international airport (Tegucigalpa's main international airport since 2021).
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Hedman Alas + Viana Pullmans ($10-15 USD, ~1.5 h, comfortable). Sáenz + El Rey + local buses ($3-10 USD, basic).
Route details: Tegucigalpa to Comayagua
Travel time
1 h 30 min
Distance
85 km
Typical fare
$3 – $15 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily Pullmans + frequent local buses every 30-60 min
First departure
Approx. 5:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 9:00 PM
Operators on this route
Hedman Alas · Viana · Sáenz · El Rey · Local buses
Pickup at Tegucigalpa
Hedman Alas + Viana + local bus terminals in Tegucigalpa
Drop-off at Comayagua
Comayagua central bus terminal — short walk to colonial plaza + Catedral; ~20 min taxi to Palmerola XPL international airport
About the journey
The Tegucigalpa → Comayagua route is a short hop northwest on the CA-5 Pan-American Highway — ~1.5 hours. Comayagua is Honduras's colonial former capital (1573-1880) + ~20 minutes from Palmerola International Airport (XPL) which since 2021 has been Tegucigalpa's main international airport.
Travel tips for Tegucigalpa → Comayagua
- Palmerola XPL airport is ~20 min from Comayagua — much closer than central Tegucigalpa (~1 hour through traffic). Overnighting in Comayagua is comfortable for early international flights.
- Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (1711) holds the oldest working clock in the Americas — 12th-century Moorish-Andalusian clock gifted by Spanish King Felipe II.
- Visit during Semana Santa (Holy Week) if possible — famous sawdust + flower alfombras are world-class. Book 3-6 months ahead.
- Walking tour of colonial center — Plaza La Libertad + multiple churches (~2-3 hours).
- Hotel Antigua + Casa Galeana are the established colonial-character mid-range hotels.
- Combine with Lago de Yojoa — ~1.5 hours further west on CA-5.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Tegucigalpa to Comayagua?
**About 1.5 hours** on Pullman or local bus. CA-5 Pan-American Highway, paved + direct.
How much is the bus from Tegucigalpa to Comayagua?
**$10-15 USD per person** on Hedman Alas + Viana Pullman. **$3-10 USD** on local buses.
Should I overnight in Comayagua for Palmerola XPL flights?
**Yes, if you have an early Tegucigalpa international flight from XPL.** Comayagua is ~20 minutes from XPL airport vs central Tegucigalpa is ~1 hour. Much more relaxed pre-flight base + beautiful colonial town.
What's the famous Comayagua cathedral clock?
**The 12th-century Moorish-Andalusian clock** in the Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción tower — originally built for the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, gifted to Comayagua by Spanish King Felipe II + installed in the cathedral in 1636. **The oldest working clock in the Americas** + one of the oldest functioning clocks in the world.
What time do Pullmans leave Tegucigalpa for Comayagua?
**Frequent — every 30-60 minutes during daytime** (5 AM to 9 PM). Any SPS-bound Hedman Alas or Viana Pullman passes Comayagua.
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