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How to get fromWellington to Katoombaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WLG - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    9h 3m
    $346–573

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane WLG - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    14h 19m
    $237–889

  3. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane WLG - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    12h 54m
    $354–1,216

Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,356.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Orange Airport (OAG), walk to Orange Airport, take the bus to Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Rd, take the taxi to Lucknow, then take the bus to Katoomba.

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