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How to get fromKathmandu to Katoombaby plane, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Katoomba by plane, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane KTM - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    19h 14m
    $557–1,147

  2. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SIF - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    22h 36m
    $1,084–2,661

  3. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane KTM - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    25h 50m
    $625–1,597

  4. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    23h 49m
    $569–1,424

  5. Taxi to Janakpur Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Janakpur Airport (JKR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane JKR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    24h 30m
    $725–1,669

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,869.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 14m

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.

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