There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 46m$9–13Bus via Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St
- Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2bus N60 / ...
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
3h 29m$9–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Katoomba104.4 km
1h 22mDrive 104.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoombacar 104.4 km
1h 22m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Katoombabus
4h 13m$53–72
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba is to train which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Katoomba is 120 km. The road distance is 104.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus via Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St, which costs $9 - $23 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Katoomba Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B2.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba.
There are 508+ hotels available in Katoomba.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Katoomba. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.