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How to get fromKatoomba to Adelaideby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    5h 51m
    $151–299

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain train 445
    2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Stbus bus 583
    19h 31m
    $106–195

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    26h
    $134–308

  4. Drive 1,275.9 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Adelaidecar car 1,275.9 km
    14h 21m
    $225–325

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane OAG - ADL
    6h 35m
    $422–644

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    29h 27m
    $398–4,611

Katoomba to Adelaide by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,288.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 26h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station in around 29h 27m.

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