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How to get fromKatoomba to Adelaideby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, 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 55m
    $151–279

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus bus 589
    3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus bus 583
    22h 55m
    $110–170

  3. 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

  4. Drive  1,280.6 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Adelaidecar car 1,280.6 km
    14h 26m
    $229–331

  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 44m
    $453–646

  6. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane NTL - ADL
    9h
    $225–475

Katoomba to Adelaide by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,288.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Blende St After Bromide St in around 22h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station in around 29h 27m.

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