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How to get fromPerth Airport (PER) to Sydneyby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    4h 10m
    $319–782

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    3d 17h
    $853–12,004

  3. Drive  3,806.1 km

    1. Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydneycar car 3,806.1 km
    40h 12m
    $692–999

  4. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PER - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    8h 20m
    $414–744

  5. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PER - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    7h 59m
    $458–899

  6. Fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane PER - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Central Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $719–1,255

Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$853Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,283.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Perth to Central Station once a week. Tickets cost $863–12,000 and the journey takes 3d 16h.

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