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How to get fromSydney Opera House to Darling Harbour (Water)by tram, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour (Water) by tram, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Circular Quay station to QVB stationtram tram L3 / ...
    15 min
    $3–5
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Pyrmont Bay Wharfferry ferry F4
    38 min
    $7–10
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour (Water)taxi taxi 2.1 km
    3 min
    $11–14
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour (Water)walk walk 2.5 km
    29 min

Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour (Water) by foot and tram

Calendar3523Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Darling Harbour (Water), NSW, Australia?

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from Circular Quay station to QVB station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Pyrmont Bay Wharf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 28 min.

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