León to Tuxtla by bus
Tuxtla lies 825 km (513 mi) north-west of León, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,007 km (625 mi) of road.
| León | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Mexico |
| Population | 144,538 | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
Crossing from Nicaragua into Mexico: money changes from the Cordoba to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from León to Tuxtla
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Staying in Tuxtla
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Common questions
How far is Tuxtla from León?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, north-west of León; by road roughly 1,007 km (625 mi).
How long does it take to get from León to Tuxtla by bus?
About 15 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between León and Tuxtla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tuxtla?
The Peso (MXN).
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.