There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Benowa by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Nerang station, platform 2train
4h 18m$104–347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 56m$87–245Bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 39m$131–291Drive 834.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Benowacar 834.8 km
8h 59m$153–221Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
5h 10m$142–493Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
16h 45m$131–180
Sydney to Benowa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Benowa is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Benowa is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Benowa. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ashmore Rd at Boree Street via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Benowa station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
The distance between Sydney and Benowa is 728 km. The road distance is 834.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Benowa without a car is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which takes 12h 39m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Sydney to Benowa, including transfers.
Sydney to Benowa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Benowa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Benowa is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which takes 12h 39m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 56m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Benowa, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Ashmore Rd at Boree Street via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Nerang station, platform 1, and Nerang station, stop A in around 15h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
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
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Nerang station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $160–290
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Benowa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Sydney to Benowa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Benowa is 835 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Sydney to Benowa.
There are 2826+ hotels available in Benowa.






