There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Katoomba by plane, train, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane KTM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
19h 27m$488–1,038Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus
- Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BHR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
23h 7m$478–1,323Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
- Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane SIF - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
22h 15m$981–2,558Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane KTM - CBR
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
25h 4m$843–1,928Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane KTM - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
28h 51m$610–1,624Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane KTM - OAG
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
22h 48m$756–2,170
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Katoomba is to fly and train which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 19h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 19h 27m and costs $480 - $1,100.
The distance between Kathmandu and Katoomba is 9870 km.
It takes approximately 19h 27m to get from Kathmandu to Katoomba, including transfers.
Katoomba is 5h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 9:48 AM in Kathmandu and 3:03 PM in Katoomba.
There are 512+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Katoomba. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Simara Airport (SIF) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Simara Airport to Sydney International Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–3,500
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Singapore Changi, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–3,400
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Singapore Changi, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–3,300
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,900
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,900
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,300
Flights from Bharatpur Airport to Sydney International Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Hong Kong, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Orange Airport via Singapore Changi, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–4,200
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Orange Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Orange Airport via Hong Kong, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Impala Travel Service
- Phone
- +977 1-4701549
- Website
- impala.com.np
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