What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney Central Station station and arriving at Melbourne. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne CBD is 737 km. The road distance is 857.1 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne CBD without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne CBD bus from?

Sydney to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne CBD train from?

Sydney to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $320 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne CBD is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne CBD.

How do I get a train ticket from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

Book your Sydney to Melbourne CBD train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney to Melbourne CBD?

Book your Sydney to Melbourne CBD bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Sydney to Melbourne CBD - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne CBD by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 33m
$146–340
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
10h 50m
$65–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
11h 55m
$95–320
Drive 857.1 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne CBDcar 857.1 km
9h 6m
$154–223
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 11m
$122–290

Sydney to Melbourne CBD by train

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Distance: 737.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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