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 45m$16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
5h 40m$60–86Drive 176 km
- Drive from Kiama to Katoombacar 176 km
2h 29m$38–54Bus, 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
5h 55m$29–40
Kiama to Katoomba by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kiama to Katoomba is to train which costs $16 - $22 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kiama to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiama to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Kiama Bombo and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs $16 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs $16 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiama Bombo to Katoomba via Central Station in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Kiama Bombo to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transit Systems
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 502+ hotels available in Katoomba.







