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How to get fromColón to Panama Cityby train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Colón to Panama City by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, bus to José Martí International Airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Colón to Matanzastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matanzas to Havana Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane HAV - BLB
    10h 18m
    $300–590

  2. Train to Abel Santamaría Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colón to Santa Claratrain train
    2. Fly from Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SNU - PTY
    10h 47m
    $150–525

  3. Train, bus to José Martí International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Colón to Matanzastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matanzas to Havana Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane HAV - PTY
    11h 10m
    $651–807

José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Colón, Cuba and Panama City, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Colón to Panama City. However, you can take the train to Matanzas, walk to Matanzas, take the bus to Minint, walk to Matanzas, take the bus to Havana Airport, walk to José Martí International Airport (HAV) airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB), then take the taxi to Panama City. Alternatively, you can take the train to Matanzas, walk to Matanzas, take the bus to Minint, walk to Matanzas, take the bus to Havana Airport, walk to José Martí International Airport (HAV) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Amador.

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