There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 35m$130–437Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 12m$73–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 3m$133–305Drive 907.5 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Brisbanecar 907.5 km
9h 42m$164–236Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
5h 11m$143–392Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
18h 56m$123–184
Sydney CBD to Brisbane by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Brisbane is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Brisbane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Brisbane is 776 km. The road distance is 907.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Brisbane without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sydney CBD to Brisbane, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $130 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 14h 3m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 12m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Sydney CBD to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney CBD to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Brisbane is 908 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Sydney CBD to Brisbane.
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