There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Kiama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
4h 29m$16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombobus Pm2
5h 30m$41–88Drive 172.9 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Kiamacar 172.9 km
2h 31m$32–46Train, line 845 bus, 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 bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
5h 50m$30–41
Katoomba to Kiama by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Kiama is to train which costs $16 - $22 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Kiama is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Kiama. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Kiama Bombo via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Kiama station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Kiama Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Katoomba and Kiama is 228 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Kiama without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $16 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Katoomba to Kiama, including transfers.
Katoomba to Kiama bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Katoomba to Kiama train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Kiama is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $16 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Kiama, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Kiama Station via Central Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Kiama Bombo via Central Station in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Transit Systems
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba to Kiama bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Katoomba to Kiama train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Kiama is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Katoomba to Kiama.
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