What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Katoomba is to bus which costs $95 - $130 and takes 14h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Katoomba via Liverpool Station, Stand G and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Katoomba Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Katoomba?

The distance between Melbourne and Katoomba is 846 km. The road distance is 850.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Melbourne to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Katoomba bus from?

Melbourne to Katoomba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Katoomba train from?

Melbourne to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Katoomba is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne to Katoomba bus arrive?

Melbourne to Katoomba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Katoomba train arrive?

Melbourne to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Katoomba is 851 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Melbourne to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 513+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Melbourne to Katoomba - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
5h 57m
$137–321
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
13h 42m
$75–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
14h 25m
$97–123
Drive 850.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Katoombacar 850.6 km
10h 17m
$150–216
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 25m
$113–320
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
8h 41m
$148–388
Fly Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
7h 17m
$405–735
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
14h 35m
$126–201

Melbourne to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 845.7 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Katoomba Station via Central Station in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Katoomba via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 14h 25m.

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