There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
1h 40m$122–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6404 / ...
14h 47m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 51m$71–246Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 30m$148–238Drive 854.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport to Sydneycar 854.6 km
9h 1m$152–219
Melbourne Airport to Sydney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $120 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Melbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport and Sydney is 713 km. The road distance is 854.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne Airport to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 51m, you could also bus via Melbourne, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne Airport to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport to Sydney is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.
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