What is the cheapest way to get from Colón to Tocumen?

The cheapest way to get from Colón to Tocumen is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colón to Tocumen?

The fastest way to get from Colón to Tocumen is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Colón and Tocumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Colón to Tocumen. However, there are services departing from Colón and arriving at Hospital del Este via Panama City - Albrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Colón and Tocumen?

No, there is no direct train from Colón to Tocumen. However, there are services departing from Colón and arriving at Hospital del Este via Albrook and San Miguelito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Colón to Tocumen?

The distance between Colón and Tocumen is 99 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.

How do I travel from Colón to Tocumen without a car?

The best way to get from Colón to Tocumen without a car is to bus and line 2 subway which takes 2h 2m and costs $3 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Colón to Tocumen?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Colón to Tocumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colón to Tocumen bus from?

Colón to Tocumen bus services, operated by UTRACOLPA, depart from Colón station.

Where do I catch the Colón to Tocumen train from?

Colón to Tocumen train services, operated by Panarail, depart from Colón station.

Train or bus from Colón to Tocumen?

The best way to get from Colón to Tocumen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Colón to Tocumen bus arrive?

Colón to Tocumen bus services, operated by UTRACOLPA, arrive at Panama City station.

Where does the Colón to Tocumen train arrive?

Colón to Tocumen train services, operated by Panarail, arrive at Panama Canal station.

Can I drive from Colón to Tocumen?

Yes, the driving distance between Colón to Tocumen is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Colón to Tocumen.

Where can I stay near Tocumen?

There are 851+ hotels available in Tocumen.

Colón to Tocumen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 subway, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colón to Tocumen by bus, subway, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus, line 2 subway
best
1. Take the bus from Colón to Panama Citybus Panama
2. Take the subway from San Miguelito to Hospital del Estesubway 2
2h 2m
$4–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colón to Panama Citybus Panama
2. Take the bus from Panama City - Albrook to Hospital del Estebus S420
2h 24m
$3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Colón to Panama Canaltrain Panamá
3h 49m
$22–52
Drive 82.1 km
1. Drive from Colón to Tocumencar 82.1 km
1h 7m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colón to Tocumentaxi 82.1 km
1h 7m
$45–60
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Colón to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle
2h 30m
$85

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Distance: 99.5 km
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Colón, Panama and Tocumen, Panama?

Panarail operates a train from Colón to Panama Canal once a week. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Transportes del Aeropuerto de Tocumen operates a shuttle from Colón to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen on demand. Tickets cost $85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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