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How to get fromSydney Opera House to Surfers Paradiseby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Surfers Paradise by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram tram
    3h 45m
    $95–324
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    17h 30m
    $75–257
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    13h 18m
    $123–285
  4. Drive 830.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Opera House to Surfers Paradisecar car 830.6 km
    9h
    $149–215
  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 38m
    $134–441
  6. Bus via Circular Quay Station

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Au001
    17h 10m
    $123–215

Sydney Opera House to Surfers Paradise by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sydney Opera House to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Circular Quay Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 17h 30m.

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