There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
5h 48m$49–71Train via Minto
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
6h 33m$34–55Drive 316.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Katoomba (Station)car 316.6 km
3h 38m$66–95Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
5h 18m$262–569Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
6h 20m$71–105Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
6h 46m$34–48Bus, train 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 Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
7h 19m$57–81
Canberra to Katoomba (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) is to train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Katoomba (Station). However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Katoomba (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station and Blacktown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Canberra and Katoomba (Station) is 392 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station), including transfers.
Canberra to Katoomba (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Katoomba (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) is to train via Minto which takes 6h 33m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Katoomba (Station), NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Blacktown Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Katoomba via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–390
- 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 Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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 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 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moss Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Katoomba (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Katoomba (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Katoomba (Station) is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Canberra to Katoomba (Station).
There are 469+ hotels available in Katoomba (Station).