There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Jenolan Caves by bus, train, taxi, 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.
Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavestaxi
7h 55m$255–327Drive 232.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Canberra to Jenolan Cavescar 232.4 km
3h 12m$43–62Train, taxi via Minto
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavestaxi
8h 48m$245–315Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Jenolan Cavestaxi
7h 59m$258–333Train, taxi
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavestaxi
8h 53m$244–308Bus, train, taxi via Moss Vale
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moss Valebus
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavestaxi
9h 2m$263–338
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Jenolan Caves is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Jenolan Caves is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Canberra and Jenolan Caves is 476 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Jenolan Caves without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 7h 55m and costs $250 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Canberra to Jenolan Caves, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Jenolan Caves is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Canberra to Jenolan Caves.
There are 21+ hotels available in Jenolan Caves.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Jenolan Caves, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Canberra to Jenolan Caves. However, you can take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to Katoomba Station, then take the taxi to Jenolan Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Campbelltown Station, take the train to Glenfield Station, take the train to Penrith Station, take the train to Katoomba Station, then take the taxi to Jenolan Caves.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Blackheath Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
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