There are 5 ways to get from Kuranda to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
3h 39m$267–653Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
42h 40m$274–6,776Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
2d 1h$359–596Drive 2,426.6 km
- Drive from Kuranda to Sydneycar 2,426.6 km
28h 11m$432–624Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d 2h$409–726
Kuranda to Sydney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuranda to Sydney is to fly which costs $260 - $700 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kuranda to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuranda to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Kuranda and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Cairns and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Kuranda station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 40m.
The distance between Kuranda and Sydney is 2009 km. The road distance is 2426.6 km.
The best way to get from Kuranda to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 42h 40m and costs $270 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kuranda to Sydney, including transfers.
Kuranda to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Kuranda to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Kuranda to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $7,000 and takes 42h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Kuranda, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuranda to Central Station via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 42h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–380
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Kuranda to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Kuranda to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuranda to Sydney is 2427 km. It takes approximately 28h 11m to drive from Kuranda to Sydney.
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