Day trip from Matagalpa to Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa lies 189 km (118 mi) north-west of Matagalpa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 189 km (118 mi) apart, Tegucigalpa is a realistic day trip from Matagalpa: about 3 h 5 min each way by road.
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| Matagalpa | Tegucigalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Honduras |
| Population | 109,089 | 850,848 |
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 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 tours and tickets in 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 Matagalpa?
189 km (118 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Matagalpa; by road roughly 231 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matagalpa to Tegucigalpa by road?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matagalpa 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.