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

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There are 7 ways to get from Katoomba to Canberra 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 Au100-1 / ...
    5h 23m
    $47–113

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    7h 10m
    $37–66

  3. Drive 316.7 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Canberracar car 316.7 km
    3h 41m
    $57–83

  4. Train, fly

    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
    4h 46m
    $258–490

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    5h 34m
    $43–76

  6. Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus Melbourne
    6h 32m
    $76–134

  7. Train via Minto

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    7h 23m
    $38–69

Katoomba to Canberra by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 7h 10m.

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