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How to get fromSydney to Darwin Airport (DRW)by plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Darwin Airport (DRW) by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    5h 58m
    $318–922

  2. Drive 3,969 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Darwin-Airport-DRWcar car 3,969 km
    40h 48m
    $709–1,024

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane OAG - DRW
    10h 38m
    $405–1,165

  4. 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CBR - DRW
    11h 17m
    $412–1,172

  5. Train to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane DBO - DRW
    16h 17m
    $512–1,690

  6. Train to Port Macquarie, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PQQ - DRW
    17h 35m
    $692–1,390

  7. Train, bus to Moruya Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Bungendore Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bungendore to Moruya Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MYA - DRW
    16h 26m
    $507–1,495

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,165.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 2 hours.

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