There is 1 way to get from Colombo to Katoomba by plane or train
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Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Katoomba is to fly and train which costs $480 - $950 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 13h 34m and costs $480 - $950.
The distance between Colombo and Katoomba is 8911 km.
It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Colombo to Katoomba, including transfers.
Katoomba is 5h 30m ahead of Colombo. It is currently 12:53 PM in Colombo and 6:23 PM in Katoomba.
There are 519+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Katoomba. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 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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- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–3,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
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