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How to get fromKoh Samui Airport (USM) to Katoombaby plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeUSM - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    13h 56m
    $374–1,015

  2. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeUSM - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    17h 3m
    $717–1,837

  3. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeUSM - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    19h 21m
    $561–1,486

  4. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeUSM - DBO
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    19h 17m
    $800–2,205

  5. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeUSM - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    22h 3m
    $617–1,134

  6. Fly to Wollongong, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wollongong (WOL)planeUSM - WOL
    2. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Central Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    20h 38m
    $1,073–2,852

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Koh Samui Airport (USM), Thailand and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Katoomba. However, you can fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can fly to Orange Airport (OAG), walk to Orange Airport, take the bus to Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Rd, take the taxi to Lucknow, then take the bus to Katoomba.

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