~3h 40mTotal estimate
~€26–82Rough fare per person
Flight to San José
La Fortuna → San José · about ~30m in the air · ~€25–80
Train to Heredia
San José → Heredia · about ~10m · ~€1–2
La Fortuna → Heredia
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About the trip from La Fortuna to Heredia
La Fortuna (Costa Rica) and Heredia (Costa Rica) are 78 km (48 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via San José: ~3h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€26–82 per person. The fastest route, by bus and train via San Ramón and Alajuela, takes ~3h 30m (~€8–17). The cheapest is by bus and train via San Ramón and Alajuela: ~€8–17 per person, ~3h 30m. Without flying, it takes ~3h 30m by bus and train, via San Ramón and Alajuela.
Step by step
- Flight from La Fortuna to San José: ~30m in the air, 86 km, ~€25–80
- Train from San José to Heredia: ~10m, 8 km, ~€1–2
Every route we know
- Flight + Train, via San José: ~3h 40m, 1 change, ~€26–82
- Bus + Train, via San Ramón and Alajuela: ~3h 30m, 2 changes, ~€8–17
Questions
How long does it take to get from La Fortuna to Heredia?
~3h 40m door to door by flight and train, via San José, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes ~3h 30m.
How much does it cost to travel from La Fortuna to Heredia?
~€26–82 per person for the route we suggest. The cheapest route, by bus and train via San Ramón and Alajuela, is ~€8–17. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from La Fortuna to Heredia without flying?
Yes: by bus and train, via San Ramón and Alajuela, in ~3h 30m, for ~€8–17.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.