Colombo
Colombo airport to city centre: trains, buses, taxis and costs
Colombo, Paraná has no airport of its own, so you arrive through Curitiba (CWB) about 40 km (25 mi) away and finish by app car or taxi in roughly 45–60 minutes, or by bus to Curitiba's rodoviária and then a regional bus. Take the app car with luggage; take the bus only if you are on a tight budget and travelling light.Colombo, Paraná has no airport of its own, so you arrive through Curitiba (CWB) about 25 mi (40 km) away and finish by app car or taxi in roughly 45–60 minutes, or by bus to Curitiba's rodoviária and then a regional bus. Take the app car with luggage; take the bus only if you are on a tight budget and travelling light.
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Key facts
- Nearest airportcheck
- Curitiba – Afonso Pena (CWB), about 40 km from Colombo (check)
- Airport to Colombo by roadcheck
- About 45–60 minutes by car, longer at Curitiba rush hour (check)
- App car or taxi costcheck
- 2026 estimate: roughly R$120–200 (about US$22–37) to central Colombo
- Bus optioncheck
- Airport bus or app car to Curitiba rodoviária, then a regional bus to Colombo (check)
- Train from the airport
- None; Curitiba has no rail link to CWB
- Payment
- Uber and 99 both work in Curitiba and Colombo; check the plate before getting in
- Tap water
- Do not drink it; filtered water is normal in hotels and homes
Options at a glance
Colombo sits in the Curitiba metropolitan area, so the transfer is really a two-part trip: get out of CWB, then cover the last stretch north. The table below compares the realistic choices by price and time. Prices are 2026 estimates in reais; traffic in Curitiba can add 20–30 minutes at peak times.
| Option | Time to Colombo | Cost (2026 estimate) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| App car (Uber/99) direct | 45–60 min | R$120–200 (about US$22–37) | Two or more people, luggage, night arrivals |
| Taxi from the rank | 45–60 min | R$150–250 (check) | Arrivals who want no app setup |
| Airport bus to Curitiba centre, then regional bus | 1 h 45 min–2 h 30 min | R$15–40 total (check) | Solo travellers with light bags, daytime |
| Airport bus or app car to rodoviária, then Colombo bus | 1 h 30 min–2 h | R$25–60 (check) | Budget travel with a fixed timetable |
| Rental car | 45–60 min | US$30–70 a day plus fuel | Trips onward to Campo Largo or the interior |
Times assume normal traffic; add 20–30 minutes in Curitiba's morning and evening peaks (check).
App car and taxi
The simplest route is a direct app car from the CWB arrivals kerb to your address in Colombo. Uber and 99 both operate in the Curitiba area, and the fare is fixed in the app before you get in, which removes the negotiation. Pickup points at CWB are signed; follow the app's instructions rather than accepting an offer from someone approaching you inside the terminal.
Taxis wait at the official rank outside arrivals. They are metered or sold as a fixed transfer, and they cost more than an app car. If you land late, an app car or a pre-booked transfer is easier than working out a bus timetable.
Check the plate and the driver's name against the app before you open the door. Keep bags with you rather than in a separate vehicle, and pay inside the app.
- Book the car after you clear baggage claim, not before you land.
- Screenshot the address in Portuguese for the driver.
- At night, share your trip status with someone.
By bus
There is no direct airport-to-Colombo bus. The usual pattern is an airport bus or an app car to Curitiba's rodoviária (the long-distance bus station), then a regional bus north to Colombo. Regional services run through the day but thin out in the evening, so this works best for a daytime arrival with light luggage.
Curitiba's urban network also reaches Colombo through the metropolitan integration system. You need a local transport card for some of these services, which is awkward on a first arrival; the rodoviária route avoids that problem.
Allow 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes door to door, and check the last departure of the day before you commit.
| Leg | Time | Cost (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| CWB to Curitiba rodoviária | 30–50 min | R$10–20 (check) |
| Curitiba rodoviária to Colombo | 45–70 min | R$10–25 (check) |
| Total | 1 h 30 min–2 h 30 min | R$20–45 (check) |
What it costs
Budget travellers can reach Colombo for the price of two bus tickets; everyone else should expect an app car fare in the low hundreds of reais. The gap is wide enough that the choice is really about luggage and arrival time, not about saving a few reais.
Rental cars are worth it only if you are continuing to Campo Largo, Curitiba or further into Paraná. Parking in central Colombo is limited, and driving at night on unfamiliar roads is best avoided.
| Traveller type | Recommended option | Cost (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Solo, daytime, one bag | Bus via Curitiba rodoviária | R$20–45 (check) |
| Couple with luggage | App car direct | R$120–200 (about US$22–37) |
| Family or late arrival | App car or pre-booked transfer | R$150–250 (check) |
| Continuing to Campo Largo | Rental car | US$30–70 a day plus fuel |
Practical tips
Brazil's airports and bus stations are busy places for phone theft. Keep your phone in a pocket you can feel, and do not leave bags unattended while you queue.
Tap water is not for drinking; filtered water is standard in hotels and homes. Plugs are type N and C, and Paraná runs on 220 V, so check your charger before you plug in. Toilet paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
If you are arriving for a short break, sort out an eSIM before you fly so you can book the car the moment you land.
- Carry some cash for the bus; not every kiosk takes a card.
- Museums in the region often close on Mondays.
- Carnival shuts many businesses for several days.
Questions people ask
How do I get from Colombo airport to the city centre?
Colombo, Paraná has no airport, so you fly into Curitiba (CWB) about 40 km away. Take an app car or taxi direct in 45–60 minutes, or a bus to Curitiba's rodoviária and then a regional bus to Colombo in about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes total.
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport?
There is no Colombo airport; from Curitiba (CWB) a taxi to Colombo is roughly R$150–250 (check) in 2026, and an app car is usually R$120–200 (about US$22–37). Fares rise at peak times and late at night.
Is there a train from Colombo airport?
No. Curitiba has no rail link to its airport, and Colombo has no passenger rail service from CWB, so the realistic options are road: app car, taxi, bus or rental car.
Do I need a car in Colombo?
Not for the town itself, where app cars and buses cover most needs. A rental car makes sense only if you are continuing to Campo Largo, Curitiba or elsewhere in Paraná, and it is best avoided for night driving.
Can I drink the tap water in Colombo?
No. Do not drink tap water in Brazil; filtered water is provided in most hotels and homes, and sealed bottled water is cheap and widely sold.
Deep dive
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Sources
- officialVisit Brasil – official tourism site
- officialPrefeitura de Colombo
- secondaryWikivoyage – Curitiba