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Matagalpa to Danlí by bus

Danlí lies 142 km (88 mi) north-west of Matagalpa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 174 km (108 mi) of road.

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MatagalpaDanlí
CountryNicaraguaHonduras
Population109,089233,789
Elevation689 m (2,260 ft)763 m (2,503 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Managua)UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa)

What changes when you arrive in Danlí

Crossing from Nicaragua into Honduras: money changes from the Cordoba to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.

Where to book buses from Matagalpa to Danlí

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Staying in Danlí

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Common questions

How far is Danlí from Matagalpa?

142 km (88 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Matagalpa; by road roughly 174 km (108 mi).

How long does it take to get from Matagalpa to Danlí by bus?

About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Matagalpa and Danlí?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Danlí?

The Lempira (HNL).

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.