There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 420 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus 420
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 56m$14–22Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
3h 17m$36–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Katoomba Hotel104.4 km
1h 22mDrive 104.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotelcar 104.4 km
1h 22m$19–27
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel is to line 420 bus and train which costs $14 - $23 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Katoomba Hotel is 120 km. The road distance is 104.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel without a car is to line 420 bus and train which takes 2h 56m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Katoomba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Katoomba Hotel.
There are 511+ hotels available in Katoomba Hotel.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Katoomba Hotel, NSW, Australia?
Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Katoomba 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 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 Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Katoomba Hotel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.