There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Duranbah by plane, train, bus, or car
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
2h 59m$161–469Bus via Gold Coast
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
20h 7m$134–200Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to 5885 Tweed Valley Waybus 167 / ...
14h 59m$169–350Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Murwillumbahbus Pm12
16h 36m$167–225Drive 798.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Duranbahcar 798.7 km
8h 34m$146–211Fly 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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 52m$202–568Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 7m$196–384
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Duranbah is to bus via Gold Coast which costs $130 - $200 and takes 20h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Duranbah is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Duranbah. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Clothiers Creek Rd After Pacific Hwy via Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Duranbah station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between Sydney and Duranbah is 715 km. The road distance is 798.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Duranbah without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 59m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sydney to Duranbah, including transfers.
Sydney to Duranbah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Duranbah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Duranbah is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 16h 36m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 16h 7m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Duranbah, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Murwillumbah once daily. Tickets cost $120–170 and the journey takes 15h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to 5885 Tweed Valley Way
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Duranbah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Murwillumbah station.
Sydney to Duranbah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Duranbah is 799 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Sydney to Duranbah.
There are 3064+ hotels available in Duranbah.




