~4h 15mTotal estimate
~€60–200Rough fare per person
Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air · ~€35–120
Flight to La Fortuna
San José → La Fortuna · about ~30m in the air · ~€25–80
Managua → La Fortuna
Nicaragua to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Managua?
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About the trip from Managua to La Fortuna
Managua (Nicaragua) and La Fortuna (Costa Rica) are 255 km (158 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via San José: ~4h 15m door to door with 1 change, for ~€60–200 per person. Without flying, it takes ~16h 5m by bus, via Chinandega, San José and Quesada. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Managua to San José: ~45m in the air, 340 km, ~€35–120
- Flight from San José to La Fortuna: ~30m in the air, 86 km, ~€25–80
Every route we know
- Flight, via San José: ~4h 15m, 1 change, ~€60–200
- Bus, via Chinandega, San José and Quesada: ~16h 5m, 3 changes, ~€54–126
Questions
How long does it take to get from Managua to La Fortuna?
~4h 15m door to door by flight, via San José, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Managua to La Fortuna?
~€60–200 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Managua to La Fortuna without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Chinandega, San José and Quesada, in ~16h 5m, for ~€54–126.
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.