Puerto Barrios to La Ceiba by bus
La Ceiba lies 189 km (117 mi) east of Puerto Barrios, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 230 km (143 mi) of road.
| Puerto Barrios | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Honduras |
| Population | 100,593 | 215,973 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 18001 | 31101 |
What changes when you arrive in La Ceiba
Crossing from Guatemala into Honduras: money changes from the Quetzal 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 Puerto Barrios to La Ceiba
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Staying in La Ceiba
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Common questions
How far is La Ceiba from Puerto Barrios?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, east of Puerto Barrios; by road roughly 230 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Barrios to La Ceiba by bus?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Barrios 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 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.