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How to get fromThredbo to Katoombaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thredbo to Katoomba by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thredbo to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au111-2
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    10h 29m
    $79–127

  2. Bus, train via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Snowy Region Visitor Centre to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus bus 776
    2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    11h 47m
    $67–103

  3. Drive 525.7 km

    1. Drive from Thredbo to Katoombacar car 525.7 km
    6h 8m
    $95–137

  4. Bus, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Thredbo to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    9h 3m
    $272–521

  5. Bus, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Thredbo to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    11h 49m
    $303–427

Thredbo to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 609.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Thredbo, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Thredbo to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friday Flat, Coach Carpark to Katoomba Station via Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Canberra Station, Coach Stop, Canberra Station, and Central Station in around 11h 47m.

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