Driving from San José to Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa lies 573 km (356 mi) north-west of San José, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 699 km (434 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San José | Tegucigalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Costa Rica | Honduras |
| Population | 335,007 | 850,848 |
| Elevation | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 944 m (3,097 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 20102–40602 | 11101 |
What changes when you arrive in Tegucigalpa
Crossing from Costa Rica into Honduras: money changes from the Colon 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 car hire from San José 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 San José?
573 km (356 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San José; by road roughly 699 km (434 mi).
How long does it take to get from San José to Tegucigalpa by car?
About 8 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San José 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.