Buses to Havana
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Havana, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana to Matanzas | Cuba | 82 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Havana to Pinar del Río | Cuba | 156 km (97 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Havana to Cienfuegos | Cuba | 227 km (141 mi) | about 4 h 19 min |
| Havana to Santa Clara | Cuba | 261 km (162 mi) | about 4 h 56 min |
| Havana to Sancti Spíritus | Cuba | 330 km (205 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Havana to Ciego de Ávila | Cuba | 399 km (248 mi) | about 7 h 24 min |
| Havana to Camagüey | Cuba | 499 km (310 mi) | about 9 h 12 min |
| Havana to Las Tunas | Cuba | 610 km (379 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Havana to Manzanillo | Cuba | 626 km (389 mi) | about 11 h 29 min |
| Havana to Bayamo | Cuba | 667 km (415 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Havana to Holguín | Cuba | 678 km (422 mi) | about 12 h 25 min |
| Havana to Palma Soriano | Cuba | 736 km (457 mi) | about 13 h 27 min |
| Havana to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 761 km (473 mi) | about 13 h 55 min |
| Havana to Guantánamo | Cuba | 812 km (505 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.