There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Kawana by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane SYD - ROK
5h 23m$296–499Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train / ...
23h 21m$185–2,683Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
26h 40m$240–476Drive 1,379.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Kawanacar 1,379.7 km
16h 42m$252–364Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane NTL - ROK
8h 12m$288–614Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
27h 41m$186–404Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
33h 38m$250–353
Sydney to Kawana by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kawana is to train and bus which costs $180 - $410 and takes 27h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kawana is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $290 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Kawana. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maloney St near Alexandra St hail 'n' ride via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Denham St at Bolsover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Kawana. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Rockhampton via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.
The distance between Sydney and Kawana is 1198 km. The road distance is 1379.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kawana without a car is to train which takes 23h 21m and costs $180 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Sydney to Kawana, including transfers.
Sydney to Kawana bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Kawana train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kawana is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $290 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $2,700 and takes 23h 21m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $240 - $480 and takes 26h 40m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kawana, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Kawana via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Rockhampton in around 23h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
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
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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Sydney to Kawana bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kawana is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 1:13 AM in Sydney and 12:13 AM in Kawana.
Sydney to Kawana train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Kawana is 1380 km. It takes approximately 16h 42m to drive from Sydney to Kawana.
There are 81+ hotels available in Kawana.