There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus
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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MNL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
13h 32m$292–767Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MNL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
19h 15m$623–1,234Fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MNL - OAG
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
17h 14m$630–1,411Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane MNL - DBO
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
19h 35m$638–1,582
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Katoomba is to fly and train which costs $290 - $800 and takes 13h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 13h 32m and costs $290 - $800.
The distance between Manila and Katoomba is 6389 km.
It takes approximately 13h 32m to get from Manila to Katoomba, including transfers.
Katoomba is 2h ahead of Manila. It is currently 2:28 AM in Manila and 4:28 AM in Katoomba.
There are 514+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Manila to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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 bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, walk to Hamilton Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–2,000
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Mactan–Cebu, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,400
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,600
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Orange Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Orange Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Mactan–Cebu, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,500
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- 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 Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Lucknow to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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