The average train between Adelaide and Katoomba takes 25h 5m and the fastest train takes 24h 40m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Adelaide 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.
Trains run twice a week between Adelaide and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide is at 8:15 AM which arrives into Katoomba at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 25h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Katoomba station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
Adelaide to Katoomba train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Katoomba train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Katoomba Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Katoomba is 1,083.5 km. The road distance is 1,855 km.
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 26h 6m.
