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

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

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  1. Car, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeUIO - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    28h 36m
    $1,365–3,373

  2. Car, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeUIO - 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 33m
    $1,268–3,816

  3. Car, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeUIO - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    33h 3m
    $1,411–4,141

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,379Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Katoomba. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) 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 drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Orange Airport (OAG), walk to Orange Airport, take the bus to Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Rd, take the taxi to Lucknow, then take the bus to Katoomba.

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