There are 10 ways to get from Lismore to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 22m$86–264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
14h 26m$70–251Bus
- Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
15h 10m$144–200Drive 795.9 km
- Drive from Lismore to Katoombacar 795.9 km
8h 46m$141–204Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
8h 16m$124–349Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
9h 32m$134–432Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
9h 21m$234–406Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane BNK - OAG
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
10h 26m$424–868Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
10h 40m$140–636Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
18h 19m$102–168
Lismore to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Katoomba is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lismore to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs $85 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Lismore and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lismore station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Lismore and Katoomba is 770 km. The road distance is 795.9 km.
The best way to get from Lismore to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lismore to Katoomba, including transfers.
Lismore to Katoomba bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.
Lismore to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.
The best way to get from Lismore to Katoomba is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 15h 10m.
What companies run services between Lismore, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Katoomba Station via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, and Strathfield Station in around 14h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lismore to Katoomba via Central Station in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Lismore to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Lismore to Katoomba bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Lismore to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Katoomba is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Lismore to Katoomba.
There are 514+ hotels available in Katoomba.





