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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to Katoombaby shuttle, plane, train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Katoomba by shuttle, plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Guatemala Cityshuttle
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeGUA - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    27h 37m
    $1,384–2,992

  2. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Guatemala Cityshuttle
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeGUA - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    33h 7m
    $778–2,588

  3. Shuttle, drive to Tapachula International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle
    2. Drive from Border Tecún Umán to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)car
    3. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeTAP - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    37h 31m
    $1,579–5,191

  4. Shuttle, bus, shuttle to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to Agencia Xocomil - Panajachelshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Santa Anabus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Ana to El Salvador International Airportshuttle
    4. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeSAL - SYD
    5. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    33h 41m
    $1,892–2,500

  5. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Guatemala Cityshuttle
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeGUA - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    30h 48m
    $980–3,260

  6. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Guatemala Cityshuttle
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeGUA - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
    4. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain
    5. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    35h 44m
    $837–3,035

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Katoomba. However, you can take the shuttle to Guatemala City, walk to Terminal, take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) 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 shuttle to Border Tecún Umán, drive to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 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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