Flight to San José
Managua → San José · about ~45m in the air
Flight to Limón
San José → Limón · about ~30m in the air
Managua → Limón
Nicaragua to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Managua?
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About the trip from Managua to Limón
Managua (Nicaragua) and Limón (Costa Rica) are 424 km (263 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via San José: ~4h 15m door to door with 1 change. Without flying, it takes ~14h 45m by bus, via Chinandega and San José. 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
- Flight from San José to Limón: ~30m in the air, 115 km
Every route we know
- Flight, via San José: ~4h 15m, 1 change
- Flight + Bus, via San José: ~6h 45m, 1 change
- Bus, via Chinandega and San José: ~14h 45m, 2 changes
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 prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.