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How to get fromCanberra to Katoombaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Katoomba by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 6m
    $46–67

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 4m
    $34–48

  3. Train via Minto

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train T5
    3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 58m
    $35–55

  4. Drive  317.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Katoombacar car 317.1 km
    3h 39m
    $58–84

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5h 36m
    $262–479

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus 2701
    6h 10m
    $49–73

  7. Bus, train via Moss Vale

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moss Valebus bus
    2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Stationtrain train Shl
    3. Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train T5
    4. Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 12m
    $53–78

Canberra to Katoomba by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Penrith Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Sydney Central Station and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 6h 10m.

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