There are 3 ways to get from Changuinola to Colón Island by car, ferry, bus, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, Local Boat
best- Drive from Changuinola to Almirantecar
- Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry Almirante
1h 24m$10–12Bus, Local Boat
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Terminal de transportebus Almirante
- Take the ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toroferry Almirante
1h 59m$18–20Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Terminal de transportebus Almirante
- Take the busferry from Terminal de transporte to Bocas del Torobusferry David
2h 36m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changuinola to Colón Island is to drive and Local Boat which costs $10 - $13 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Changuinola to Colón Island is to drive and Local Boat which takes 1h 24m and costs $10 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Changuinola to Colón Island. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola and arriving at Bocas del Toro via Terminal de transporte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Changuinola and Colón Island is 53 km.
The best way to get from Changuinola to Colón Island without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Changuinola to Colón Island, including transfers.
Changuinola to Colón Island bus services, operated by Panama Local Buses, depart from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola station.
Changuinola to Colón Island bus services, operated by Panama Local Buses, arrive at Terminal de transporte station.
There are 244+ hotels available in Colón Island.
What companies run services between Changuinola, Panama and Colón Island, Panama?
There is no direct connection from Changuinola to Colón Island. However, you can drive to Almirante, take the ferry to Bocas del Toro, then drive to Colón Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Colón Island via Terminal de transporte, Almirante, and Bocas del Toro in around 1h 59m.
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Terminal de transporte
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Changuinola to Terminal de transporte
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- +507 786 6787
- [email protected]
- Website
- SERVIDCHANDA
Busferry from Terminal de transporte to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SERVIDCHANDA
Ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
Ferry from Almirante to Bocas del Toro
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
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