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

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There are 9 ways to get from Katoomba to Bairnsdale by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    13h 18m
    $53–158

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Bairnsdalebus bus
    15h 5m
    $44–109

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    18h 57m
    $83–275

  4. Drive 734.1 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Bairnsdalecar car 734.1 km
    9h 9m
    $132–190

  5. Train, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $164–366

  6. Train, bus via Bega

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus bus Pm2
    3. Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    18h 52m
    $72–131

  7. Train, fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane SYD - MIM
    3. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 20m
    $250–412

  8. Train, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    12h 42m
    $264–530

  9. Train, fly to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane SYD - MYA
    3. Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Bairnsdalebus bus
    13h 32m
    $237–412

Katoomba to Bairnsdale by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration18h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Bairnsdale via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Bairnsdale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 18h 57m.

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