There are 3 ways to get from Caringbah to Katoomba by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Caringbah Station to Central Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 41m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand Gbus 26T4
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
4h 12m$35–51Drive 111 km
- Drive from Caringbah to Katoombacar 111 km
1h 32m$24–35
Caringbah to Katoomba by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caringbah to Katoomba is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Caringbah to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Caringbah station to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Caringbah station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Caringbah Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Caringbah and Katoomba is 141 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Caringbah to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Caringbah to Katoomba, including transfers.
Caringbah to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station.
Caringbah to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Caringbah Station.
The best way to get from Caringbah to Katoomba is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Caringbah, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Caringbah Station to Katoomba Station via Central Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station to Katoomba via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G and Central Station in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Caringbah Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Caringbah to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G.
Caringbah to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caringbah to Katoomba is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Caringbah to Katoomba.
There are 504+ hotels available in Katoomba.














