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How to get fromNairobi to Katoombaby bus, plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Katoomba by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeNBO - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    23h 40m
    $777–1,536

  2. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeWIL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    26h 50m
    $1,047–2,359

  3. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeNBO - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    27h 42m
    $1,673–4,304

Nairobi (NBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$987Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) 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 taxi to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) 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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