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

The cheapest way to get from Botany to Katoomba is to train which costs $11 - $23 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Botany to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Botany to Katoomba?

The distance between Botany and Katoomba is 115 km. The road distance is 105.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Botany to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $11 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Botany to Katoomba, including transfers.

Train or bus from Botany to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Botany to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $11 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $28 and takes 3h 29m.

Can I drive from Botany to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Botany to Katoomba is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Botany to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 522+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Botany to Katoomba - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Botany to Katoomba by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
2h 40m
$11–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl2701
3h 29m
$14–27
Drive 105.9 km
1. Drive from Botany to Katoomba105.9 km
1h 23m
$21–30

Botany to Katoomba by bus and train

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.2 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Botany, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl twice a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 2h.

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