There are 3 ways to get from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba by bus, train, 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 55m$14–22Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
3h 16m$36–52Drive 104.3 km
- Drive from Sydney International Airport to Katoombacar 104.3 km
1h 22m$19–27
Sydney International Airport to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba is to line 420 bus and train which costs $14 - $23 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Sydney International Airport and Katoomba is 119 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba without a car is to line 420 bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba, including transfers.
Sydney International Airport to Katoomba bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney International Airport to Katoomba bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Katoomba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney International Airport to Katoomba is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Sydney International Airport to Katoomba.
There are 511+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Sydney International Airport, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, 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
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