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How to get fromSydney to Pialbaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Pialba by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    3h 19m
    $171–494

  2. Train, Railbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centrebus bus
    20h 44m
    $134–1,261

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Baybus bus Au050 / ...
    19h 20m
    $189–395

  4. Drive  1,188.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Pialbacar car 1,188.3 km
    12h 50m
    $215–311

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey Baybus bus Hervey Bay / ...
    22h 6m
    $155–383

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus bus Pm16
    27h 44m
    $193–284

Sydney to Pialba by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pialba, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Hervey Bay via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 19h 20m.

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