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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Sydney Airport (SYD)by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 18m
    $76–302

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    16h 25m
    $137–215

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 37m
    $90–274

  4. Drive 837.5 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Sydney Airport (SYD)car car 837.5 km
    9h 7m
    $149–215

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 7m
    $110–408

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    5h 45m
    $88–291

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 54m
    $159–328

Surfers Paradise to Sydney Airport (SYD) by tram and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Sydney Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–200 and the journey takes 15h 54m.

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