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There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly El Alto International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLPB - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    29h 55m
    $1,826–3,034

  2. Bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Alto - La Paz to Terminal Internacionalbus
    2. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeARI - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    31h 59m
    $991–2,940

  3. Fly El Alto International Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeLPB - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    40h 17m
    $1,472–4,402

  4. Bus, bus to Diego Aracena International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from El Alto - La Paz to Iquiquebus
    2. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
    3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airportbus
    4. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeIQQ - SYD
    5. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    36h 59m
    $1,214–3,726

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration31h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,871Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Katoomba. However, you can take the line 212 bus to La Paz Airport, walk to El Alto International Airport (LPB) airport, 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 take the bus to Terminal Internacional, walk to Arica, take the shuttle to Arica Airport, walk to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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