There are 9 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Queensland by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 35m$98–406Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 12m$88–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 3m$133–325Drive 906.2 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Brisbanecar 906.2 km
9h 38m$191–276Fly to Brisbane Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 27m$140–490Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 42m$117–425Fly to Townsville Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
4h 45m$212–575Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane SYD - WTB
3h 22m$411–809Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
19h 41m$133–207
Sydney CBD to Queensland by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Queensland is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Queensland is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $410 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Queensland. 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 Queensland 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 Queensland is 713 km. The road distance is 906.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Queensland without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sydney CBD to Queensland, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Queensland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Queensland is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $490 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Queensland, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney CBD to Queensland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Queensland is 906 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Sydney CBD to Queensland.
There are 2587+ hotels available in Queensland.











