There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 23m$73–103Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 20m$34–54Drive 318 km
- Drive from Katoomba (Station) to Canberracar 318 km
3h 45m$68–98Train, fly
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 47m$291–541Train, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 35m$48–71Train, bus via Moss Vale
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Glenfield Station, Railway Pde to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
8h 26m$50–80
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba (Station) station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Katoomba (Station) and Canberra is 386 km. The road distance is 318 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra, including transfers.
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Katoomba (Station), NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Katoomba to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Canberra Station via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Glenfield Station, Railway Pde to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Blacktown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra.
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