What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 23h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs $140 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Blende St After Bromide St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The distance between Adelaide and Katoomba is 1290 km. The road distance is 1275.5 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 21m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Adelaide to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Katoomba bus from?

Adelaide to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Katoomba train from?

Adelaide to Katoomba train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 26h 16m.

Where does the Adelaide to Katoomba bus arrive?

Adelaide to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Blende St After Bromide St station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Katoomba?

Katoomba is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 9:10 PM in Adelaide and 9:40 PM in Katoomba.

Where does the Adelaide to Katoomba train arrive?

Adelaide to Katoomba train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Katoomba is 1275 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Adelaide to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 509+ hotels available in Katoomba.

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ADL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
6h 23m
$144–289
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584
2. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 446
19h 21m
$108–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584
2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
23h 10m
$112–169
Drive 1,275.5 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Katoombacar 1,275.5 km
14h 21m
$229–331
Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ADL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
9h 12m
$235–495
Fly to Orange Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane ADL - OAG
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
9h 14m
$482–812
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
26h 16m
$216–635

Adelaide to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 1,290.2 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Blende St After Bromide St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 23h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 26h 16m.

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