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How to get fromMelbourne to Sydney Internationalby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Sydney International by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Flemington Stationtrain train
    4h 27m
    $132–327

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    12h 12m
    $70–249

  3. Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    12h 5m
    $101–109

  4. Drive 847.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Sydney Internationalcar car 847.1 km
    8h 55m
    $153–220

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Flemington Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $108–276

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    7h
    $132–360

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 5m
    $142–231

Melbourne to Sydney International by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sydney International, NSW, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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