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 18m$283–567Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train / ...
23h 21m$170–2,689Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
27h 3m$250–491Drive 1,379.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Kawanacar 1,379.6 km
16h 42m$248–359Train 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 33m$278–665Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
28h 8m$181–440Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
34h 22m$224–325
Sydney to Kawana by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kawana is to train and bus which costs $180 - $440 and takes 28h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kawana is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $280 - $600.
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 27h 3m.
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 1379.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kawana without a car is to train which takes 23h 21m and costs $170 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 18m and costs $280 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $2,700 and takes 23h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 27h 3m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kawana, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas 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 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–480
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Kawana bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
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 79+ hotels available in Kawana.


















