How to get fromSydney Opera House to Sydney Lyricby ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Sydney Lyric by ferry, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Pyrmont Bay Wharfferry F4
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Sydney Lyrictaxi 3.7 km
5 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney Opera House to Sydney Lyricwalk 3.2 km
38 min

Sydney Opera House to Sydney Lyric by foot and ferry

572Weekly Services

43 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sydney Opera House to Sydney Lyric.

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Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Sydney Lyric, NSW, Australia?

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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