Tegucigalpa to Chinandega by bus
Chinandega lies 162 km (100 mi) south of Tegucigalpa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 197 km (123 mi) of road.
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| Tegucigalpa | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Nicaragua |
| Population | 850,848 | 126,387 |
| Elevation | 944 m (3,097 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
What changes when you arrive in Chinandega
Crossing from Honduras into Nicaragua: money changes from the Lempira to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Where to book buses from Tegucigalpa to Chinandega
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Staying in Chinandega
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Common questions
How far is Chinandega from Tegucigalpa?
162 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south of Tegucigalpa; by road roughly 197 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tegucigalpa to Chinandega by bus?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tegucigalpa and Chinandega?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chinandega?
The Cordoba (NIO).
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.