There are 4 ways to get from Managua to El Paraíso by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus Managua
4h 23m$9–15Bus via Las Manos
cheapest- Take the bus from Managua to Ocotalbus Managua
7h 38m$4–6Drive 263 km
- Drive from Managua to El Paraísocar 263 km
4h 2m$37–53Bus via Terminal Ocotal
- Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Terminal Ocotalbus Managua
6h 29m$9–12
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Managua to El Paraíso is to bus via Las Manos which costs $4 - $7 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Managua to El Paraíso is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Managua to El Paraíso. However, there are services departing from Hospital Japonés and arriving at Ocotal via Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Managua and El Paraíso is 266 km. The road distance is 263 km.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Managua to El Paraíso, including transfers.
Managua to El Paraíso bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., depart from Managua station.
Managua to El Paraíso bus services, operated by COTRAN R.L., arrive at Ocotal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Managua to El Paraíso is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Managua to El Paraíso.
There are 15+ hotels available in El Paraíso.
What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and El Paraíso, Honduras?
COTRAN R.L. operates a bus from Managua to Ocotal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +505 22330961
- Website
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Managua to Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- COTRAN R.L.
Bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Terminal Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- Transporte El Gavilan del Norte
Bus from Managua to Ocotal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- estelibuses.web.app
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