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How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Katoombaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    4h 42m
    $87–310

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 21m
    $74–262

  3. Bus, train via Casino

    1. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 162 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    17h 59m
    $78–264

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus bus
    18h 39m
    $151–238

  5. Drive 882.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Katoombacar car 882.4 km
    9h 32m
    $157–227

  6. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $109–492

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 41m
    $118–312

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bilinga to Katoomba via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 18h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Katoomba Station via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 19h 21m.

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