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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Katoombaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    4h 46m
    $103–384

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    17h 34m
    $91–285

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus bus
    19h 19m
    $132–187

  4. Drive 988.4 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Katoombacar car 988.4 km
    10h 42m
    $175–253

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $113–375

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    20h 33m
    $142–228

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Katoomba by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from International Airport Station to Katoomba Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 17h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane International to Katoomba via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 19h 19m.

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