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How to get fromManila to Katoombaby plane, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeMNL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    13h 30m
    $276–985

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeMNL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    19h 20m
    $350–981

  3. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeMNL - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    17h 22m
    $472–1,203

  4. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeMNL - DBO
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    19h 11m
    $520–1,495

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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 Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, walk to Hamilton Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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