What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 22h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Blende St After Bromide St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The distance between Adelaide and Katoomba is 1288 km. The road distance is 1272.3 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 21m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Adelaide to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Katoomba bus from?

Adelaide to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Katoomba train from?

Adelaide to Katoomba train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Katoomba is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train via Melbourne, which costs and takes 24h 34m.

Where does the Adelaide to Katoomba bus arrive?

Adelaide to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Blende St After Bromide St station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Katoomba?

Katoomba is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 3:23 PM in Adelaide and 3:53 PM in Katoomba.

Where does the Adelaide to Katoomba train arrive?

Adelaide to Katoomba train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Katoomba is 1272 km. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Adelaide to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 525+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Adelaide to Katoomba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Adelaide to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)ADL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
6h 10m
$161–419
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St586
2. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Katoomba Station446
19h 21m
$108–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St586
2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1590
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
22h 55m
$112–169
Drive 1,272.3 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Katoomba1,272.3 km
14h 10m
$246–356
Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)ADL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
8h 47m
$225–585
Train via Melbourne
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
24h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central StationAdl-Syd 2024 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba StationBmt
31h 13m
$407–5,851

Adelaide to Katoomba by bus, foot, and train

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19h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,287.7 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Blende St After Bromide St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 22h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Strathfield Station in around 24h 34m.

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