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How to get fromCanberra to Katoombaby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Katoomba by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 6m
    $62–110

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 44m
    $37–65

  3. Train via Minto

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train T2 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 44m
    $39–69

  4. Drive 317.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Katoombacar car 317.9 km
    3h 39m
    $57–82

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5h 9m
    $229–469

  6. Bus, train via Penrith

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Burwood Station to Penrith Stationtrain train T1
    3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 30m
    $68–120

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus bus
    6h 40m
    $89–149

Canberra to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station and Strathfield Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Katoomba via Central Station in around 6h 40m.

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