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Melbourne to Katoomba buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Melbourne and Katoomba takes 21h 58m and the fastest bus takes 20h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Melbourne to Katoomba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 58m
Duration
946 km
Distance
$106
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Melbourne to Katoomba bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Melbourne and Katoomba. The service departs Melbourne at 7:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Katoomba at 15:50:00. All services require a transfer at Liverpool and take an average of 21h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Firefly ExpressTransit SystemsAustralia Wide Coaches20h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Firefly ExpressTransit SystemsAustralia Wide Coaches20h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Katoomba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Katoomba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 946.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Katoomba via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 14h 25m.

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