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How to get fromSydney to Katherineby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Katherine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Katherine

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane SYD - KTR
    8h 51m
    $1,253–3,067

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus bus
    12h 46m
    $343–982

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    2d 13h
    $466–1,229

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    2d 23h
    $2,662–7,103

  5. Drive  3,655.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Katherinecar car 3,655.6 km
    37h 38m
    $653–943

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kununurra, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane SYD - KNX
    2. Take the bus from Kununurra to Katherinebus bus
    16h 52m
    $967–1,720

  7. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Katherine

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane OAG - KTR
    13h 27m
    $1,480–4,810

Sydney to Katherine by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,894.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Airnorth, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Katherine (KTR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Katherine via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 13h.

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