There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3h 34m$95–334Train
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 58m$72–251Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 12m$129–277Drive 827.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Broadbeach Waterscar 827.7 km
8h 57m$149–215Fly 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 19m$134–441Train via Nerang Broadbeach Rd at Lakes Esp
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 4m$72–251Bus via Sydney Central Station
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
17h 5m$129–209
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Broadbeach Waters. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bermuda St at Hooker Boulevard via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Broadbeach Waters 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 58m.
The distance between Sydney and Broadbeach Waters is 711 km. The road distance is 827.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters, including transfers.
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $95 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 13h 12m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 58m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Broadbeach Waters, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is 828 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters.
There are 2764+ hotels available in Broadbeach Waters.












