There are 4 ways to get from Kiama to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 48m$17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
5h 24m$34–56Drive 176 km
- Drive from Kiama to Katoombacar 176 km
2h 29m$32–46Bus, line 845 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
6h 1m$29–40
Kiama to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kiama to Katoomba is to train which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kiama to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiama to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Kiama Bombo and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kiama station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Kiama Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Kiama and Katoomba is 228 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Kiama to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kiama to Katoomba, including transfers.
Kiama to Katoomba bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kiama Bombo station.
Kiama to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Kiama to Katoomba is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Kiama, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Kiama Station to Katoomba Station via Central Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiama Bombo to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Kiama Bombo to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
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More Questions & Answers
Kiama to Katoomba bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Kiama to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kiama to Katoomba is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kiama to Katoomba.
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