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How to get fromSouth America to Sydneyby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Sydney by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane VVI - SYD
    34h 56m
    $1,127–2,985

  2. Drive to Tarija, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TJA - SYD
    39h 58m
    $1,100–2,847

  3. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane VVI - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    40h 58m
    $1,468–3,758

  4. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SRE - SYD
    39h 51m
    $1,249–3,217

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane VVI - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    44h 36m
    $1,439–3,601

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,045Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,917.8 km
  • Duration: 34h 56m

What companies run services between South America and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from South America to Sydney. However, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station.

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