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858 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney Cbd to Melbourne

Composite routes from Sydney Cbd to Melbourne

Cheapest
8 h 57 min
Car
858 km.
from $47
Fastest
1 h 31 min
Plane
Other
5 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
712 km.
from $185.84

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 36m
Every day
$55.58–$442.08
Qantas
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$101.05–$404.19
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$94.73–$416.82
Train operators
Found: 1
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$45.47–$176.83
131 500
131 500
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Firefly Express
Website
10h 25m
Once daily
$40.42–$56.84
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
11h 40m
Once daily
$88.42–$214.73
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$12.52
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Melbourne is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $36.96 - $53.26 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney CBD and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Melbourne?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Melbourne is 740 km. The road distance is 865.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $40.22 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Sydney CBD to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Sydney CBD to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.

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

Sydney CBD to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney CBD to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $163.04 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G, which costs $36.96 - $53.26 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney CBD to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Melbourne is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Sydney CBD to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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