There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Bowral by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Glenfield Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
4h 20m$19–44Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 4101 / ...
4h 45m$24–66Drive 148.1 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Bowralcar 148.1 km
2h$27–39Train, line 845 bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
4h 37m$23–47
Katoomba to Bowral by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Bowral is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Bowral is to drive which takes 2h and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Katoomba and Bowral is 200 km. The road distance is 148.1 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Katoomba to Bowral, including transfers.
Katoomba to Bowral bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Bowral is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Bowral Station via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Blacktown Station to Glenfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- 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
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Bowral bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Katoomba to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Blacktown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Bowral is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Katoomba to Bowral.
There are 310+ hotels available in Bowral.







