There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Sydney CBD by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ADL - SYD
2h 27m$150–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus Coach
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
22h 43m$112–294Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
23h 32m$280–671Drive 1,351.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Sydney CBDcar 1,351.2 km
14h 49m$238–344
Adelaide to Sydney CBD by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sydney CBD is to bus which costs $110 - $300 and takes 22h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sydney CBD is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $150 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Albury and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.
The distance between Adelaide and Sydney CBD is 1183 km. The road distance is 1351.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Sydney CBD without a car is to bus which takes 22h 43m and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Adelaide to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Adelaide to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Sydney CBD is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 22h 43m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $700 and takes 23h 32m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, 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 85 Franklin St to Martin Place Station via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 22h 43m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $210–250
- Red Premium
- $350–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- 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
- $95–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–220
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Sydney CBD is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 12:16 AM in Adelaide and 12:46 AM in Sydney CBD.
Adelaide to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Sydney CBD is 1351 km. It takes approximately 14h 49m to drive from Adelaide to Sydney CBD.
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