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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katoomba to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Katoomba to Alice Springs

Cheapest
27 h 47 min
Car
2687 km.
from $147
Other
6 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1946 km.
from $359.62
41 h 2 min
Train
1947 km.
from $324.16
2 d 8 h 21 min
1947 km.
from $2476.73
7 h 22 min
Plane
1946 km.
from $647.89
46 h 45 min
1944 km.
from $447.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.95
Train from Katoomba Station to Broken
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.63–$35.37
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.74

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.57–$366.30
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.63–$138.94

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.47–$46.73

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Katoomba to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.84

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,010.48
Plane from Orange Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$378.93–$1,136.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$277.88–$1,136.79

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$757.86–$2,778.82

Intercity Train

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.89

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$352.14–$710.20

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs is to train and bus which costs $141.30 - $369.57 and takes 41h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $250 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Katoomba to Alice Springs?

The distance between Katoomba and Alice Springs is 2152 km. The road distance is 2687.2 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 41h 2m and costs $141.30 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Alice Springs bus from?

Katoomba to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Alice Springs train from?

Katoomba to Alice Springs train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Alice Springs is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $923.91 - $3152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $510.87 and takes 46h 45m.

Where does the Katoomba to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Katoomba to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Katoomba and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Katoomba. It is currently 19:31 in Katoomba and 18:01 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Katoomba to Alice Springs train arrive?

Katoomba to Alice Springs train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Alice Springs is 2687 km. It takes approximately 27h 47m to drive from Katoomba to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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