There are 6 ways to get from Cooma to Katoomba by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
8h 8m$48–93Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest- Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772 / ...
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
9h 12m$45–68Drive 429.3 km
- Drive from Cooma to Katoombacar 429.3 km
4h 56m$78–113Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 15m$263–506Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Sydney Central Stationbus Au111-2
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
9h 7m$62–91Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
- Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MIM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
8h 14m$255–388
Cooma to Katoomba by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Katoomba is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $45 - $70 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cooma to Katoomba is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park/Bombala St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Canberra and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Cooma and Katoomba is 502 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.
The best way to get from Cooma to Katoomba without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Cooma to Katoomba, including transfers.
Cooma to Katoomba bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Centennial Park/Bombala St station.
Cooma to Katoomba bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Katoomba is 429 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cooma to Katoomba.
There are 502+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Cooma, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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