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How to get fromBrisbane to Sydney International Airportby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Sydney International Airport by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3h
    $108–394

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    4h 33m
    $76–302

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    14h 39m
    $88–272

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    15h 4m
    $85–118

  5. Drive 914.9 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Sydney International Airportcar car 914.9 km
    9h 49m
    $163–235

  6. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    18h 31m
    $170–353

Brisbane to Sydney International Airport by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 764.1 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sydney International Airport, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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