Cancún to Managua by bus
Managua lies 1,007 km (626 mi) south of Cancún, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 1,229 km (764 mi) of road.
| Cancún | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Nicaragua |
| Population | 888,797 | 973,087 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Clocks in Managua are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 18 h 19 min journey lands only 17 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Managua
Crossing from Mexico into Nicaragua: money changes from the Peso to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Where to book buses from Cancún to Managua
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Staying in Managua
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua. Of the 131 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 8 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 18,996 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Managua from Cancún?
1,007 km (626 mi) in a straight line, south of Cancún; by road roughly 1,229 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Managua by bus?
About 18 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and Managua?
Managua is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Cancun).
What currency do I need in Managua?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where can I stay in Managua?
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.