There are 7 ways to get from Katoomba to Buderim by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
6h 8m$116–427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
20h 4m$90–651Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Holland St at Northgate station to Nambour stationbus
20h 46m$184–388Drive 1,068.5 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Buderimcar 1,068.5 km
11h 38m$195–282Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 39m$151–504Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane OAG - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 59m$361–770Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus
- Take the taxi from Kippa-Ring station, stop A to Buderimtaxi
24h 41m$351–454
Katoomba to Buderim by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Buderim is to train which costs $90 - $650 and takes 20h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Buderim is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Buderim. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Ballinger Rd near Ballinger Ct via Central Station, King George Square, 1a, Holland St at Northgate station and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Buderim station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
The distance between Katoomba and Buderim is 973 km. The road distance is 1068.5 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Buderim without a car is to train which takes 20h 4m and costs $90 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Katoomba to Buderim, including transfers.
Katoomba to Buderim bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Buderim train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Buderim is to train which takes 20h 4m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 20h 46m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Buderim, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Ballinger Rd near Ballinger Ct via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Nambour station, platform 2, and Nambour station in around 20h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Ballinger Rd near Ballinger Ct via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1a, Chermside interchange, Holland St at Northgate station, and Nambour station in around 20h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Orange Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
Redcliffe Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1867
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba to Buderim bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Buderim is 1h behind Katoomba. It is currently 3:15 AM in Katoomba and 2:15 AM in Buderim.
Katoomba to Buderim train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Buderim is 1069 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Katoomba to Buderim.
There are 1952+ hotels available in Buderim.




