There are 5 ways to get from Colón to Tocumen by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colón to Terminal de Albrookbus Panama
- Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Hospital del Estebus S420
2h 24m$3–5Train
- Take the train from Colón to Panama Canaltrain Panamá
3h 50m$22–52Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Colón to Tocumencar 82.1 km
1h 7m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colón to Tocumentaxi 82.1 km
1h 7m$45–60Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Colón to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
2h 30m$85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colón to Tocumen is to bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colón to Tocumen is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Colón to Tocumen. However, there are services departing from Colón and arriving at Hospital del Este via Terminal de Albrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
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 50m.
The distance between Colón and Tocumen is 112 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Colón to Tocumen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $2 - $5.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Colón to Tocumen, including transfers.
Colón to Tocumen bus services, operated by UTRACOPA, depart from Colón station.
Colón to Tocumen train services, operated by Panarail, depart from Colón station.
The best way to get from Colón to Tocumen is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $2 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Colón, Panama and Tocumen, Panama?
You can take a bus from Colón to Hospital del Este via Terminal de Albrook in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, Panarail operates a train from Colón to Panama Canal once a week. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- (507) 317-6070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Panarail
Train from Colón to Panama Canal
- 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
- grantnt.com
Bus from Colón to Terminal de Albrook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- UTRACOLPA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Radio Taxi El Despertar
- Phone
- +507 449-5132
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Express
- Phone
- +507 474-4313
- Website
- facebook.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Colón to Tocumen bus services, operated by UTRACOPA, arrive at Terminal de Albrook station.
Colón to Tocumen train services, operated by Panarail, arrive at Panama Canal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colón to Tocumen is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Colón to Tocumen.
There are 832+ hotels available in Tocumen.