There are 3 ways to get from Katoomba to Sydney CBD by bus, train, or car
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Katoomba to Sydney CBD by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney CBD is to train which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Sydney CBD is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Katoomba and Sydney CBD is 105 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Sydney CBD without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Katoomba to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Katoomba to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Sydney CBD is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?
Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Katoomba to RPA Hospital 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- 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 RPA Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at RPA Hospital station.
Katoomba to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Sydney CBD is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Katoomba to Sydney CBD.
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