Masaya to Tegucigalpa by bus
Tegucigalpa lies 264 km (164 mi) north-west of Masaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 322 km (200 mi) of road.
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| Masaya | Tegucigalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Honduras |
| Population | 130,113 | 850,848 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 944 m (3,097 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in Tegucigalpa
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 Masaya to Tegucigalpa
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Staying in Tegucigalpa
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Tegucigalpa. Of the 44 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24), and 3 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 7,170 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tegucigalpa from Masaya?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Masaya; by road roughly 322 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Masaya to Tegucigalpa by bus?
About 4 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Masaya and Tegucigalpa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tegucigalpa?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where can I stay in Tegucigalpa?
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Tegucigalpa, bookable on this site.
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.