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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne Cbd to Sydney

Composite routes from Melbourne Cbd to Sydney

Cheapest
9 h
Car
857 km.
from $47
Other
3 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
712 km.
from $164.47

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
13h 50m
4 times a day
$0.14–$39.43
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
10h 15m
Once daily
$43.25–$59.78
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$95.40–$228.96
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 4 hours
$13.13
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 28m
Every day
$54.70–$407.04
Qantas
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$108.12–$407.04
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$95.40–$394.32
Train operators
Found: 1
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$48.34–$178.08
131 500
131 500
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct flight between Melbourne CBD and Sydney?

Yes, there are direct flights between Melbourne CBD and Sydney; these take 1h 25m and cost $46.74 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Sydney?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Sydney is 735 km. The road distance is 865.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne CBD to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $41.30 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Sydney bus from?

Melbourne CBD to Sydney bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Sydney train from?

Melbourne CBD to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne CBD to Sydney?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $152.17 and takes 11h 18m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G, which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Sydney bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Sydney bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Sydney train arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne CBD to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne CBD to Sydney is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Melbourne CBD to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $76 per night.
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