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How to get fromCanberra to Katoomba (Station)by bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) 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
    5h 52m
    $48–70

  2. Train via Minto

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 35m
    $34–55

  3. Drive  316.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Katoomba (Station)car car 316.6 km
    3h 38m
    $58–83

  4. 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 22m
    $262–519

  5. 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
    $51–76

  6. 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 Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 49m
    $52–78

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 50m
    $34–48

Canberra to Katoomba (Station) by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 35m. 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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