There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Paronella Park by plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Cairns, shuttle
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mourilyan
8h 7m$254–688Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
38h 59m$280–6,314Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Silkwoodbus Pm16
42h 1m$404–670Drive 2,306.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Paronella Parkcar 2,306.3 km
26h 35m$414–597Fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Silkwoodbus
10h 2m$274–583Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
39h 2m$280–6,314Bus via Cardwell
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus
- Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Silkwoodbus
46h 47m$457–733
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Paronella Park is to fly and shuttle which costs $250 - $700 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Paronella Park is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 7m and costs $250 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Paronella Park. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Silkwood via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Paronella Park. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Innisfail via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 59m.
The distance between Sydney and Paronella Park is 2106 km. The road distance is 2306.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Paronella Park without a car is to train which takes 38h 59m and costs $280 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Sydney to Paronella Park, including transfers.
Sydney to Paronella Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Paronella Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Paronella Park is to train which takes 38h 59m and costs $280 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 42h 1m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Paronella Park, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Paronella Park via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Innisfail in around 38h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Paronella Park via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Silkwood in around 42h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- 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 Innisfail
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–5,847
- 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
- $160–220
- AChoice
- $290–370
- Gold Class
- $4,668
- Heritage Class
- $5,847
Train from Roma Street to Innisfail
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–5,847
- 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
- $160–220
- AChoice
- $290–370
- Gold Class
- $4,668
- Heritage Class
- $5,847
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- cassowarycoaster.com.au
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mourilyan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $66
- Website
- https://www.cassowarycoaster.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.cassowarycoaster.com.au/services.html
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Silkwood
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–300
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Silkwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Silkwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Paronella Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Paronella Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Paronella Park is 2306 km. It takes approximately 26h 35m to drive from Sydney to Paronella Park.
There are 19+ hotels available in Paronella Park.


















