Panama by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Panama.
Here you will find information for Panama about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 4.33 million
Currency: Balboa
Language: Spanish
Capital: Panama City
Country Code: +507
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Train Companies
The only train connection in Panama is the Panama Canal Railway between Panama City and Colón. It is operated by the Panama Canal Railway Company.
Train Tickets
Buy your train tickets for Panama at the train stations or at the Panarail offices. The tickets cost $25 per person for one way.
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Panama.
TrAIN tYPES
There is only one train route in Panama. The Panama Canal Railway connecting Panama City and Colón. There are five luxury passenger cars with seats and snack service.
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Panama
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Panama City to Colón | 1:00 | Direct | Train (Panama Canal Railway) |
| Colón to Panama City | 1:00 | Direct | Train (Panama Canal Railway) |
Panama travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Panama City
- Colón
Train Tours in Panama
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Panama
We recommend visiting Panama, anywhere from December to April because these months prove to be the driest. Anytime is worth a visit but we recommend avoiding visiting in November, as this the month with the heaviest rainfall and several local holidays where shops and accommodations often close down.
Panama offers plenty of adventure sports, nature, and culture. Enjoy biking along the Panama Canal, trekking in the jungle, visiting the Chiriqui Highlands, or scaling a volcano. Spot dolphins, manta rays, sloths, monkeys, and more throughout your time in Panama, or go on a bird watching trip where you can see a whole spectrum of hundreds of species of amazing birds.
Get a unique cultural experience by spending a day with the Emberá, a semi-nomadic people, wander through Casco Viejo in Panama City or attend the Carnaval de Las Tablas where you can familiarize yourself with the traditional folk music and dance. Don’t forget to eat some tasajo and hojaldra before leaving!
- High Season: December – April
- Low Season: May – November
- Dry Season: December – April
- Wet Season: May – November
Accommodation In Panama
Booking
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For Panama
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Travel Insurance
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