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There are 10 ways to get from Nimbin to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Strathfield Stationtrain32
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationtrainBmt
    14h 28m
    $149–343

  2. Train via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationtrainBmt
    16h 7m
    $75–258

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central StationbusPm11
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus2701
    16h 30m
    $112–164

  4. Drive 825.4 km

    1. Drive from Nimbin to Katoombacar825.4 km
    9h 8m
    $161–232

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeOOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    8h 52m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent Stbus695
    2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba StationtrainBmt
    17h 42m
    $115–236

  7. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBNK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    8h 26m
    $112–440

  8. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeOOL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    11h 13m

  9. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    10h 47m
    $231–552

  10. Bus, bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBNE - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    10h 55m
    $213–494

Nimbin to Katoomba by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nimbin, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Nimbin to Katoomba Station via Kyogle Station and Strathfield Station in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cullen St At Sibley St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Lismore and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 16h 30m.

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