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Five ways to Travel from Darwin City to Sydney

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Cheapest
By car (3 979 km)
41 h 1 min
3979 km.
from $218
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Bus
2 d 17 h 40 min
3148 km.
from $694.74
Train via Melbourne
3 d 2 h 59 min
3148 km.
from $1281.48
Train
3 d 7 h 46 min
3148 km.
from $3948.11

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$176.93–$695.08

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.93–$758.27

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.02–$176.93

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,074.22–$4,296.88

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$75.83–$227.48

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$674.16–$1,319.75

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$366.50
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.65–$366.50
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.66–$139.02

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.48–$46.76

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from Darwin City to Sydney?

$204.31 - $498.00

What is the most efficient method of travel to get from Darwin City to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Darwin City to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $204.31 - $498.00.

Can I take a bus directly from Darwin City to Sydney?

No, there are no direct bus services available from Darwin City to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Central Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St and Albury station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17 hours.

What is the distance between Darwin City and Sydney?

The distance between Darwin City and Sydney is 3174 km. The road distance is 3933.2 km.

How can I travel from Darwin City to Sydney without a car using only public transportation?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $357.54 - $957.70.

How long does it take to get from Darwin City to Sydney?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes to get from Darwin City to Sydney, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Darwin City to Sydney bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates Darwin City to Sydney bus services that depart from Darwin station.

How can you travel from Darwin City to Sydney?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Sydney is to fly which takes 4 hours 53 minutes and costs $204.31 - $498.00. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $357.54 - $957.70 and takes 2 days 17 hours, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $766.16 - $1,915.39 and takes 3 days 2 hours.

Where does the Darwin City to Sydney bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia operates Darwin City to Sydney bus services that arrive at Alice Springs station.

Can you drive from Darwin City to Sydney?

The driving distance between Darwin City and Sydney is 3933 km. It takes approximately 40 hours and 32 minutes to drive from Darwin City to Sydney.

Where can I find accommodation near Sydney?

There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $89.28 per night.
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