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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Pialba by plane, 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
    $174–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Baybus bus Au050 / ...
    20h 58m
    $112–170

  3. 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 Townsville / ...
    20h 41m
    $125–359

  4. Drive 1,189.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Pialbacar car 1,189.6 km
    12h 53m
    $211–305

  5. Train, Railbus

    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
    $119–1,267

  6. Bus via Hervey Bay

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus bus Pm16
    25h 25m
    $180–254

Sydney to Pialba by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Hervey Bay via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 20h 58m.

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