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

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

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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
    7h 33m
    $301–903

  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 to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2d 18h
    $549–1,276

  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 12h
    $2,875–10,273

  4. Drive 3,969.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Sydneycar car 3,969.8 km
    40h 46m
    $713–1,030

  5. 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
    13h 41m
    $393–1,119

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,182.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Sydney Central Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, and Sydney International Airport in around 2d 18h.

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