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

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

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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 35m
    $130–437

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    13h
    $130–220

  4. Drive 906.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Brisbane CBDcar car 906.5 km
    9h 40m
    $163–236

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    5h 11m
    $143–392

  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 35m
    $130–435

Sydney to Brisbane CBD by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brisbane CBD, 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. FlixBus Australia also services this route once daily.

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