What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katoomba and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katoomba Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Sydney?

The distance between Katoomba and Sydney is 103 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $11 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Sydney?

The bus from Katoomba to Central Station takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Sydney bus from?

Katoomba to Sydney bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Sydney train from?

Katoomba to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Sydney?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Sydney is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $11 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Katoomba to Sydney bus arrive?

Katoomba to Sydney bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Katoomba to Sydney train arrive?

Katoomba to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Sydney is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Katoomba to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5148+ hotels available in Sydney.

Katoomba to Sydney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 52 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Sydney by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
1h 50m
$11–50
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2h 1m
$8–11
Drive 100.7 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Sydneycar 100.7 km
1h 23m
$19–27
Bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 22Bm / ...
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand Nbus 52
2h 27m
$9–19

Katoomba to Sydney by bus

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Distance: 103.3 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Katoomba to Central Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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