Bus from Tegucigalpa to Managua
Cross-border Pullman · ~7-8 hours with Las Manos border · $25-55 USD · Daily departures
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The Tegucigalpa → Managua cross-border route is the standard transit between Honduras's capital + Nicaragua's capital — ~7-8 hours including the Las Manos border crossing. Popular for travelers continuing south on a Central American Pullman corridor.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Tica Bus + King Quality + Transnica + Pullmantur all run daily Pullmans ($25-55 USD, ~7-8 hours), with the operators handling border formalities.
Route details: Tegucigalpa to Managua
Travel time
7 h
Distance
380 km
Typical fare
$25 – $55 USD per person
Frequency
Daily cross-border Pullman options
First departure
Approx. 5:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 8:00 AM
Operators on this route
Tica Bus · King Quality · Transnica · Pullmantur
Pickup at Tegucigalpa
Tica Bus + King Quality + Transnica + Pullmantur terminals in Tegucigalpa
Drop-off at Managua
Tica Bus + King Quality + Transnica Managua terminals — taxi to hotels (Hotel Camino Real, Mercado Roberto Huembes for onward connections)
About the journey
The Tegucigalpa → Managua cross-border route is the standard transit between Honduras's capital + Nicaragua's capital — ~7-8 hours including the Las Manos border crossing. Tica Bus + King Quality + Transnica + Pullmantur all run daily cross-border Pullmans with reserved seats + A/C — the operators handle border formalities for you.
Travel tips for Tegucigalpa → Managua
- Pullman operators handle border formalities — much easier than trying to cross independently with local buses.
- Las Manos border is well-organized — ~1-2 hours of formalities. Bring passport + small USD cash for incidental fees ($2-5 USD).
- Early departure (~5-6 AM) arrives Managua late afternoon — taxi to hotel before nightfall.
- Onward to Granada or León from Managua — tourist shuttles or onward Pullman ~$15-25 USD.
- Currency: USD accepted on both sides; Nicaraguan córdoba useful in non-tourist areas.
- Tica Bus is the most established operator — daily service, English-speaking staff at major terminals.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Tegucigalpa to Managua?
**About 7-8 hours** including the Las Manos border crossing (~1-2 hours of formalities). Direct Pullman service handles all border formalities.
How much is the bus from Tegucigalpa to Managua?
**$25-55 USD per person** depending on operator + class (Tica Bus, King Quality, Transnica, Pullmantur). Cama (sleeper) class costs more.
What's the Las Manos border crossing like?
**Las Manos (Honduras-Nicaragua border)** — well-organized + reliable. ~1-2 hours of formalities each way. No visa required for most Western travelers. **Nicaragua entry fee ~$13 USD + Honduras exit fee ~$3 USD** (cash, USD preferred). Pullman drivers guide you through the process.
Can I take a local bus across the border instead?
**Technically yes but not recommended** — requires multiple transfers (Tegucigalpa → Las Manos border on local bus, walk across border, Nicaragua side local bus to Managua). Saves $10-20 USD but adds 2-3 hours + complexity. **Cross-border Pullman is strongly recommended** for international travelers.
Can I continue to Granada or León same-day from Tegucigalpa?
**Tight but possible.** Early Tegucigalpa Pullman (~5 AM) → arrive Managua ~12-2 PM → tourist shuttle or onward Pullman to Granada (~45 min, $15-25 USD) or León (~2 h, $20-30 USD). Total Tegucigalpa-Granada ~9-10 hours same-day.
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