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How to get fromBallina to Katoombaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ballina to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5h 37m
    $82–307

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    15h 41m
    $77–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus bus
    16h 25m
    $111–317

  4. Drive 801 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Katoombacar car 801 km
    8h 43m
    $145–209

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $123–365

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $278–498

  7. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane BNK - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    8h 38m
    $210–760

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    16h 32m
    $113–182

Ballina to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 734 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballina to Katoomba via Central Station in around 16h 25m.

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