There are 9 ways to get from Roatán to Panama City by ferry, bus, plane, 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.
Ferry, bus, bus to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport
best- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Telabus
- Take the bus from Tela to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
- Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane SAP - PTY
10h 32m$403–744Fly Roatán International Airport to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Roatán International Airport (RTB) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)plane RTB - PAC
25h 50m$114–518Ferry, shuttle, bus
- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to León
- Take the bus from León Agencia Nicabus to Terminal NicaBusbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
43h 32m$242–311Fly Roatán International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Fly from Roatán International Airport (RTB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane RTB - PTY
7h 58m$373–731Ferry to La Ceiba, fly to Tocumen International Airport
- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Fly from La Ceiba (LCE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane LCE - PTY
11h 7m$128–443Ferry, bus to Palmerola Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport
- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Comayaguabus
- Fly from Palmerola Airport (XPL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane XPL - PTY
13h 22m$259–669Ferry, shuttle, bus via Managua
- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Managua
- Take the bus from Managua to Terminal TransNicabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
43h 44mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Managua to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus
45h 12m$159–407Ferry, shuttle, bus via Rivas
- Take the ferry from Roatán to La Ceibaferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to San Jorge
- Take the bus from Rivas to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Mga
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Terminal de Albrookbus
2d$227–312
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roatán to Panama City is to ferry and bus which costs $150 - $410 and takes 45h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Roatán to Panama City is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $370 - $750.
The distance between Roatán and Panama City is 1470 km.
The best way to get from Roatán to Panama City without a car is to ferry and shuttle and bus which takes 43h 32m and costs $240 - $320.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Roatán to Panama City, including transfers.
Panama City is 1h ahead of Roatán. It is currently 5:49 PM in Roatán and 6:49 PM in Panama City.
There are 868+ hotels available in Panama City.
What companies run services between Roatán, Honduras and Panama City, Panama?
TAG Airlines, Copa Airlines, and CM Airlines fly from Roatán International Airport (RTB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) twice daily.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Roatán International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Roatán International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Roatán International Airport to Tocumen International Airport via Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from La Ceiba to Tocumen International Airport via Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from La Ceiba to Tocumen International Airport via Roatán International Airport, Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Palmerola Airport to Tocumen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Phone
- +504 8960 8540
- [email protected]
Bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Tela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
Bus from Tela to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
Bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Phone
- +504 2445 1775
- [email protected]
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
Ferry from Roatán to La Ceiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Galaxy Wave Ferry
- Adults
- $30–35
- Children (0-4)
- $0
- Children (5-10)
- $12–17
- Seniors (60+) for Honduran Citizens and Residents only
- $18–23
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 French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



