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How to get fromColombo to Katoombaby plane, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCMB - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    13h 52m
    $489–947

  2. Fly to Wollongong, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wollongong (WOL)planeCMB - WOL
    2. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Redfern Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    24h 46m
    $1,272–3,893

  3. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeCMB - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    18h 35m
    $875–2,465

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Wollongong (WOL), walk to Albion Park Station, take the train to Redfern Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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