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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Katoombaby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Katoomba by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5h 58m
    $90–344

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 19m
    $124–710

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car car
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    24h 9m
    $176–366

  4. Drive 1,094.1 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Katoombacar car 1,094.1 km
    11h 58m
    $196–284

  5. Drive, bus, train via Casino

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sandgate station, platform 2car car
    2. Take the bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 176
    3. Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    21h 17m
    $100–295

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus
    25h 2m
    $158–286

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Katoomba Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 19h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 25h 2m.

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