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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Katoomba is to train which costs $70 - $600 and takes 19h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Katoomba?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Katoomba is 968 km. The road distance is 1075.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 19h 17m and costs $70 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Mooloolaba to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Katoomba bus from?

Mooloolaba to Katoomba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Mooloolaba to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Katoomba is to train which takes 19h 17m and costs $70 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 22h 37m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Katoomba bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Katoomba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Mooloolaba and Katoomba?

Katoomba is 1h ahead of Mooloolaba. It is currently 1:55 PM in Mooloolaba and 2:55 PM in Katoomba.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Katoomba is 1076 km. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Mooloolaba to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 511+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Mooloolaba to Katoomba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Katoomba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.

Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MCY - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
6h 26m
$102–446
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
19h 17m
$74–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
22h 37m
$174–386
Drive 1,075.9 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Katoomba1,075.9 km
11h 37m
$211–304
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
7h 56m
$154–420
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)OOL - SYD
4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
10h 1m
$100–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central Station
3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba StationBmt
23h 47m
$130–502

Mooloolaba to Katoomba by bus and train

14Weekly Services

19h 17mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 968.3 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mooloolaba, River Esplanade to Katoomba Station via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 19h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 22h 37m.

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