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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Katoombaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SZB - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    15h 42m
    $400–815

  2. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Golden Mile Tower Singaporebus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SIN - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    18h 25m
    $293–790

  3. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane KUL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    14h 59m
    $302–737

  4. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane KUL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    20h 15m
    $323–1,003

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane KUL - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    18h 25m
    $440–1,330

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane KUL - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    20h 20m
    $333–1,010

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane KUL - DBO
    3. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    21h 52m
    $418–1,401

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,774.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Katoomba. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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