What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from International Airport Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sydney is 10 km. The road distance is 14.2 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

The bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney bus from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney train from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from International Airport Station.

Train or bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 13 min.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney bus arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney train arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney is 14 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

Book your Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney bus tickets online with FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Sydney.

Can I share a ride from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sydney. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
6 min
$5–21
Drive 14.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydneycar 14.2 km
14 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central Stationtrain T8
13 min
$18–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydneytaxi 14.2 km
14 min
$50–65
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Sydneyrideshare 14.2 km
14 min
$55–75

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Sydney by train

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Distance: 10.4 km
Duration: 6 min

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Transport for NSW also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Sydney Trains operates a train from International Airport Station to Central Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $18–23 and the journey takes 13 min.

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