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

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, train

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    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane GRK - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    24h 32m

  2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AUS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    24h 20m

  3. Bus to Waco, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Wacobus bus
    2. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ACT - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 46m

  4. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SAT - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 12m

  5. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane IAH - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    26h

  6. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DFW - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    26h 17m

  7. Bus, bus to College Station, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Wacobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    3. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CLL - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    31h 12m

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration23h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$697Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Katoomba. However, you can drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) 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 take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 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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