There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ADL - SYD
2h 19m$131–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus Coach
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
24h 15m$117–293Bus, train
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584
- Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain 446
22h 31m$118–227Drive 1,358 km
- Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBDcar 1,358 km
14h 56m$243–350Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ADL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain
6h 2m$225–479
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD is to bus and train which costs $110 - $230 and takes 22h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Sydney CBD is 1176 km. The road distance is 1358 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 31m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 24h 15m.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Sydney CBD is 30 min ahead of Adelaide Airport (ADL). It is currently 3:56 AM in Adelaide Airport (ADL) and 4:26 AM in Sydney CBD.
What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Martin Place Station via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 24h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–430
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–500
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broken Hill Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $100–160
- First Class
- $150–220
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Albury to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–210
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD is 1358 km. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney CBD.
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