Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to George Townby plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to George Town

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to George Town by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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.

  1. Fly to Launceston, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)plane plane SYD - LST
    2. Take the bus from Launceston Interchange, St John St, Stop B1 to George Town, Regent Square, Anne Stbus bus
    5h 11m
    $162–594

  2. Train, car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to George Towncar car
    25h 54m
    $160–449

  3. Fly to Devonport Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane SYD - DPO
    2. Drive from Devonport Airport (DPO) to George Towncar car
    6h 18m
    $168–700

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sydney to George Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 993.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and George Town, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to George Town. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), take the taxi to Launceston Interchange, St John St, Stop B1, then take the bus to George Town, Regent Square, Anne St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to George Town via Southern Cross Station, North Shore Station, Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong, and Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal in around 25h 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides