Tegucigalpa to León by bus
León lies 186 km (116 mi) south of Tegucigalpa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 228 km (141 mi) of road.
| Tegucigalpa | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Nicaragua |
| Population | 850,848 | 144,538 |
| Elevation | 944 m (3,097 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
What changes when you arrive in León
Crossing from Honduras into Nicaragua: money changes from the Lempira 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 Tegucigalpa to León
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Staying in León
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Common questions
How far is León from Tegucigalpa?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, south of Tegucigalpa; by road roughly 228 km (141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tegucigalpa to León by bus?
About 3 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tegucigalpa and León?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in León?
The Cordoba (NIO).
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 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.