Matagalpa to La Ceiba by bus
La Ceiba lies 328 km (204 mi) north of Matagalpa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 401 km (249 mi) of road.
| Matagalpa | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Honduras |
| Population | 109,089 | 222,055 |
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in La Ceiba
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 La Ceiba
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Staying in La Ceiba
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Common questions
How far is La Ceiba from Matagalpa?
328 km (204 mi) in a straight line, north of Matagalpa; by road roughly 401 km (249 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matagalpa to La Ceiba by bus?
About 6 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matagalpa and La Ceiba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in La Ceiba?
The Lempira (HNL).
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 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.