There is no direct bus: you change in Masaya and San Jorge (Ometepe ferry). The whole trip takes about 6 h 25 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
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Matagalpa
Masaya
Change in Masaya: the bus to San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)
Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry): the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Muelle.
Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)
Matagalpa
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
San Jorge (Ometepe ferry)
Change in San Jorge (Ometepe ferry): the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Muelle.
Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
A demanding full-day climb with a guide; from the top you see the whole island.
A crystal-clear spring pool among the trees, perfect for relaxing.
A sand spit reaching into the lake, famous at sunset.
On the island's south side: cloud forest, a crater lake and a tall waterfall.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Moyogalpa (Ometepe island)?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
We don't have a confirmed fare yet. Ask at the terminal or the conductor on the bus.
About 6 h 25 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from COTRAN Sur de Matagalpa (Tórrez Moreno).
The first leaves at 2:00 PM and the last at 3:30 PM.
No. Take the bus to Masaya and San Jorge (Ometepe ferry) and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.