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

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Katoomba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport 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
    6h 51m
    $90–376

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 10m
    $88–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus 2701
    19h 40m
    $152–338

  4. Drive  902.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Katoombacar car 902.6 km
    9h 52m
    $165–238

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 27m
    $130–482

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport 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
    9h
    $110–582

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $97–333

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $124–408

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    20h 20m
    $138–190

Gold Coast to Katoomba by tram and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Katoomba Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 19h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 19h 40m.

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