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How to get fromSydney Opera House to Katoombaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Katoomba by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train T2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    2h 45m
    $11–17

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus bus
    3h 28m
    $14–50

  3. Drive  103.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Opera House to Katoombacar car 103.5 km
    1h 24m
    $19–27

Sydney Opera House to Katoomba by foot and train

Calendar364Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sydney Opera House to Katoomba Station via Circular Quay Station and Strathfield Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Katoomba 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice a week.

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