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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Sydneyby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Sydney by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    4h 43m
    $301–858

  2. Drive 3,967.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Sydneycar car 3,967.9 km
    40h 48m
    $709–1,024

  3. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DRW - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $412–1,068

  4. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane DRW - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $420–1,108

  5. Fly to Tamworth, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane DRW - TMW
    2. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Central Stationtrain train
    13h 52m
    $517–1,472

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,164.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours.

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