There are 6 ways to get from Cooma to Katoomba by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Canberra
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 Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
8h 31m$45–101Bus, train via Canberra
- 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 8m$49–83Drive 429.3 km
- Drive from Cooma to Katoombacar 429.3 km
4h 56m$77–111Bus, 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 11m$243–486Bus, 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 3m$63–102Bus
- Take the bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Sydney Central Stationbus Au111-2
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
9h 37m$64–112
Cooma to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Katoomba is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 8m.
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, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Cooma and Katoomba is 504 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.
The best way to get from Cooma to Katoomba without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 8h 31m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 512+ 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, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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
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