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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne Airport to Katoomba

Composite routes from Melbourne Airport to Katoomba

Cheapest
9 h 20 min
Car
898 km.
from $49
Other
3 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
660 km.
from $99.73
14 h 30 min
660 km.
from $125.57
15 h 37 min
Bus, Train
659 km.
from $148.05
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
660 km.
from $266.96
6 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
660 km.
from $273.26
15 h 43 min
660 km.
from $180.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.95
Train from Albion Park Station to Redfern
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.95
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.95

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Lucknow to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.79–$39.16
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.84

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$694.70

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$467.35
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$378.93

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$467.35
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$378.93

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.73–$176.83

Intercity Train

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) is to train which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Katoomba (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station). However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Katoomba via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station)?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Katoomba (Station) is 823 km. The road distance is 898.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) without a car is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station)?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $228.26 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station) is 899 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katoomba (Station).

Where can I stay near Katoomba (Station)?

There are 456+ hotels available in Katoomba (Station). Prices start at $59.17 per night.
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