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How to get fromSydney to Cocos Islandsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Cocos Islands by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane SYD - XCH
    13h 26m
    $355–817

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane NTL - XCH
    18h
    $509–1,914

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane CBR - XCH
    18h 36m
    $418–944

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,320.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cocos Islands?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 5 times a week.

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