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How to get fromNimbin to Katoombaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Nimbin to Katoomba by bus, plane, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 20m

  2. Train via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    15h 55m
    $88–248

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    14h 33m
    $163–343

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus 2701
    16h 30m
    $116–174

  5. Drive  824.2 km

    1. Drive from Nimbin to Katoombacar car 824.2 km
    9h 10m
    $152–219

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

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $91–333

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 44m

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

    1. Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $238–437

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 13m
    $117–189

Nimbin to Katoomba by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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 33m. 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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