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How to get fromMooloolaba to Katoombaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $103–336

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    18h 45m
    $99–301

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus bus
    20h 28m
    $121–185

  4. Drive 1,076.4 km

    1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Katoombacar car 1,076.4 km
    11h 41m
    $195–282

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $135–380

  6. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MCY - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    10h 13m
    $229–809

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    23h 35m
    $160–343

Mooloolaba to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Katoomba via Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 20h 28m.

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