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How to get fromSydney to Brisbaneby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3h 27m
    $130–427

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    13h
    $65–300

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    14h 6m
    $70–250

  4. Drive 906.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Brisbanecar car 906.6 km
    9h 40m
    $163–236

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    4h 56m
    $95–314

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    6h 5m
    $130–435

Sydney to Brisbane by bus

Calendar57Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 13h. Three other operators also service this route.

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