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How to get fromCocos Islands to Sydneyby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cocos Islands to Sydney by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane XCH - SYD
    15h 11m
    $553–1,924

  2. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane XCH - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    21h 38m
    $704–2,394

  3. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane XCH - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    46h 45m
    $712–2,452

Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,319 km
  • Duration: 15h 11m

What companies run services between Cocos Islands and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Qantas flies from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 4 times a week.

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