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There are 7 ways to get from Perth to Katoomba by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $260–689

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    3d 18h
    $871–10,701

  3. Drive 3,707.5 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Katoombacar car 3,707.5 km
    39h 43m
    $667–963

  4. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PER - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $354–935

  5. Fly to Wollongong, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Wollongong (WOL)plane plane PER - WOL
    2. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Redfern Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    11h 54m
    $623–1,435

  6. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane PER - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    11h 21m
    $626–1,307

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury station to Liverpoolbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus
    3d 22h
    $717–9,086

Perth to Katoomba by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$871Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Perth to Katoomba Station via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 3d 18h.

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