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 49m$48–77Train via Minto
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
6h 34m$37–70Drive 316.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Katoomba (Station)car 316.6 km
3h 38m$57–82Fly, 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 19m$242–469Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
6h 9m$48–86Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
6h 47m$37–65Bus, 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 bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
7h 22m$55–82
Canberra to Katoomba (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Katoomba (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
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 34m.
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 49m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 34m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 9m.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- permaseal.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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More Questions & Answers
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).
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