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

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SYD - PER
    8h 41m
    $270–640

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 4h
    $886–9,048

  3. Drive 3,707.4 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Perthcar car 3,707.4 km
    39h 47m
    $683–987

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane OAG - PER
    9h
    $632–996

  5. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NTL - PER
    11h 31m
    $374–836

Katoomba to Perth by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$886Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Katoomba to Perth. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, then take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Perth via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 3d 4h.

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