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How to get fromMilford Sound to Sydneyby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Milford Sound to Sydney by plane or train

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  1. Fly, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ZQN - SYD
    6h 35m
    $719–1,190

  2. Fly, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ZQN - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    12h 48m
    $741–1,757

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  • Distance: 2,027.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Milford Sound, New Zealand and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Milford Sound to Sydney Central Station via Milford Sound Airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Sydney International Airport (SYD), and Sydney International Airport in around 6h 35m.

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