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How to get fromGold Coast to Sydney Opera Houseby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Sydney Opera House by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 48m
    $98–340

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 32m
    $74–258

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 59m
    $144–312

  4. Drive 831.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sydney Opera Housecar car 831.1 km
    9h 2m
    $150–216

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 29m
    $136–446

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    6h 20m
    $110–351

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 39m
    $119–169

Gold Coast to Sydney Opera House by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Sydney Opera House via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Circular Quay Station in around 17h 32m.

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