What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Canberra is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Canberra via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Canberra?

The distance between Katoomba and Canberra is 386 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Canberra?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Katoomba to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Canberra bus from?

Katoomba to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Canberra train from?

Katoomba to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Canberra?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Canberra is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Katoomba to Canberra bus arrive?

Katoomba to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Katoomba to Canberra train arrive?

Katoomba to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Canberra is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Katoomba to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 847+ hotels available in Canberra.

Katoomba to Canberra - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba to Canberra by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
5h 46m
$86–148
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 11m
$37–66
Drive 319.3 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Canberracar 319.3 km
3h 46m
$58–83
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 47m
$238–470
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
5h 58m
$58–111
Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
6h 33m
$76–134

Katoomba to Canberra by bus

6Weekly Buses

5h 46mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Katoomba to Canberra.

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Distance: 385.5 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Canberra via Central Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 7h 11m.

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