There are 5 ways to get from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2h 16m$26–34Bus, line 420 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 22Bm / ...
- Take the bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 Internationalbus 420
2h 42m$12–25Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Sydney International Airportbus
2h 35m$35–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Katoomba to Sydney-SYD102.1 km
1h 23mDrive 102.1 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 102.1 km
1h 23m$19–27
Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to bus and line 420 bus which costs $12 - $26 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katoomba and arriving at Sydney International Airport. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Katoomba and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 118 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $26 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $26 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Katoomba to Sydney International Airport 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Katoomba to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.
Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Katoomba to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5273+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Katoomba and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.