There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panama City to Colónbus Panama
1h 21m$17–23Drive 74.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colóncar 74.7 km
51 min$11–15Train
- Take the train from Panama Canal to Colóntrain Panamá
2h 38m$37–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balboa-BLB to Colón74.7 km
51 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colóntaxi 74.7 km
51 min$40–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón. However, there are services departing from Panama City and arriving at Colón via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón. However, there are services departing from Panama Canal and arriving at Colón via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Balboa Airport (BLB) and Colón is 77 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.
The best way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $17 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón, including transfers.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón bus services, operated by UTRACOLPA, depart from Panama City station.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón train services, operated by Panarail, depart from Panama Canal station.
The best way to get from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $17 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Balboa Airport (BLB), Panama and Colón, Panama?
UTRACOLPA operates a bus from Panama City to Colón every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 1h 15m. EPACOC Expreso Panama Colon Centroamerica also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Panarail operates a train from Panama Canal to Colón once a week. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- (507) 317-6070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Panarail
Train from Panama Canal to Colón
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Schedules at
- Panarail
- Adults
- $40–50
- Children up to 12 years
- $20–25
- Phone
- +507 983 9091
- Website
- UTRACOLPA
Bus from Panama City to Colón
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- UTRACOLPA
Bus from Panama City to Colón
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- EPACOC Expreso Panama Colon Centroamerica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Piquera de Taxi Clayton
- Phone
- +507 317-0386
- Website
- panama24.org
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More Questions & Answers
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón bus services, operated by UTRACOLPA, arrive at Colón station.
Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón train services, operated by Panarail, arrive at Colón station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón is 75 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Balboa Airport (BLB) to Colón.
There are 43+ hotels available in Colón.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balboa Airport (BLB) and Colón. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.