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How to get fromUluru National Park to Katoombaby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Uluru National Park to Katoomba by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AYQ - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $320–936

  2. Drive 2,704.5 km

    1. Drive from Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to Katoombacar car 2,704.5 km
    29h 6m
    $482–696

  3. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane AYQ - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    9h 52m
    $638–1,879

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,322.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Uluru National Park, NT, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Uluru National Park to Katoomba. However, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to Katoomba in around 29h 6m.

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