There are 3 ways to get from Cowra to Katoomba by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Macquarie St After Kendal St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 550
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 33m$22–153Bus, train via Orange
- Take the bus from Macquarie St After Kendal St to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 793
- Take the train from Orange Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 428
5h 54m$33–167Drive 207.4 km
- Drive from Cowra to Katoombacar 207.4 km
2h 39m$38–54
Cowra to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cowra to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $22 - $160 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cowra to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Cowra and Katoomba is 219 km. The road distance is 207.4 km.
The best way to get from Cowra to Katoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $22 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cowra to Katoomba, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cowra to Katoomba is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cowra to Katoomba.
There are 508+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Cowra, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cowra to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, walk to Lithgow Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macquarie St After Kendal St to Katoomba Station via Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 and Orange Station in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $24–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
Train from Orange Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Orange Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Macquarie St After Kendal St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Macquarie St After Kendal St to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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