There are 4 ways to get from Bowral to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Glenfield Station to Blacktown Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 13m$18–41Bus, line 845 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Campbelltown Station, Farrow Rd, Stand Hbus 6Sh / ...
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 51m$20–29Drive 149.1 km
- Drive from Bowral to Katoombacar 149.1 km
1h 57m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 7606 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
5h 5m$47–67
Bowral to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Katoomba is to bus and line 845 bus and train which costs $20 - $29 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bowral to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station and Blacktown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Bowral and Katoomba is 200 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.
The best way to get from Bowral to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bowral to Katoomba, including transfers.
Bowral to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.
Bowral to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Bowral Station.
The best way to get from Bowral to Katoomba is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Bowral Station to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Blacktown Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Katoomba via Central Station in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Glenfield Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $1–3
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Campbelltown Station, Farrow Rd, Stand H
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bowral to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Bowral to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Katoomba is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Bowral to Katoomba.
There are 514+ hotels available in Katoomba.









