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How to get fromKatoomba to Adelaideby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Katoomba to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)planeSYD - ADL
    5h 47m
    $161–429

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus589
    3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus585
    22h 50m
    $110–170

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central StationtrainBmt
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandstrainSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
    28h 51m
    $398–3,711

  4. Drive 1,272.7 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Adelaidecar1,272.7 km
    14h 10m
    $244–352

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)planeOAG - ADL
    6h 22m
    $484–746

Katoomba to Adelaide by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Blende St After Bromide St in around 22h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 28h 51m.

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