There are 4 ways to get from Harden to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Harden Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
7h 26m$52–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harden Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 4202 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
8h 55m$39–56Drive 316.6 km
- Drive from Harden to Katoombacar 316.6 km
4h 5m$58–84Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Albury St At East St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 17m$274–499
Harden to Katoomba by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harden to Katoomba is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Harden to Katoomba is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Harden station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Harden Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Harden station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Harden Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Penrith Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Harden and Katoomba is 442 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.
The best way to get from Harden to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $50 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Harden to Katoomba, including transfers.
Harden to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Harden Station, Coach Stop.
Harden to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Harden Station.
The best way to get from Harden to Katoomba is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $50 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Harden, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Harden Station to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A, Penrith Station, Stand F, and Penrith Station in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harden Station, Coach Stop to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Harden Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Harden Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Albury St At East St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Harden to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Harden to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harden to Katoomba is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Harden to Katoomba.
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