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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Katoombaby plane, train, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeADD - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    29h 6m
    $1,103–2,600

  2. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeADD - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    34h 15m
    $922–2,637

  3. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeAWA - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    35h 31m
    $1,154–2,775

  4. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeADD - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    36h 7m
    $1,011–3,018

  5. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeADD - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    32h 13m
    $1,382–3,075

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$952Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Awassa Airport (AWA) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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