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How to get fromDarwin City to Sydneyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    5h
    $337–945

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury station to Central Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $532–1,264

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    4d 11h
    $3,020–10,468

  4. Drive  3,970.5 km

    1. Drive from Darwin City to Sydneycar car 3,970.5 km
    40h 47m
    $854–1,233

  5. Train, bus via Benalla

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Benalla Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $2,706–3,248

Darwin City to Sydney by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,175.6 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Central Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, and Albury station in around 2d 17h.

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