There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley Stbus
5hTrain via Casino
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
15h 29m$67–250Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
13h 42m$163–362Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
15h 6m$101–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Nimbin761.2 km
8h 23mDrive 761.2 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbincar 761.2 km
8h 23m$136–197Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus
5h 38m$83–263Bus via Ballina
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
17h 53m$137–231
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin is to train via Casino which costs $65 - $250 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $80 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Kyogle Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Nimbin is 763 km. The road distance is 761.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs $160 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 15h 6m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kyogle Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–230 and the journey takes 11h 59m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Cullen St Before Sibley St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Molesworth St After Conway St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Nimbin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kyogle Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin is 761 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nimbin.
There are 76+ hotels available in Nimbin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Nimbin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












