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How to get fromMatanzas to Colónby train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Matanzas to Colón by train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train to José Martí International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Matanzas to Estación Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane HAV - PTY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    10h 45m
    $278–1,039

  2. Fly Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane VRA - PTY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen to Colónshuttle bus
    10h 16m
    $191–574

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

    1. Take the train from Matanzas to Estación Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane HAV - BLB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Colónbus bus
    10h 44m
    $449–977

José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,777.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Matanzas to Colón. However, you can take the train to Estación Central, walk to Terminal de Ferrocarriles, take the bus to Boyeros, take the bus to Terminal 3, 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 Colón. Alternatively, you can take the train to Estación Central, walk to Terminal de Ferrocarriles, take the bus to Boyeros, take the bus to Terminal 3, walk to José Martí International Airport (HAV) airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB), take the taxi to Terminal de Albrook, then take the bus to Colón.

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