Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to QT Gold Coastby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Find Transport to QT Gold Coast

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to QT Gold Coast by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cypress Avenue station, platform 1tram tram
    3h 42m
    $95–334

  2. Train via Surfers Paradise North station, platform 2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    16h 11m
    $72–251

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    12h 12m
    $120–280

  4. Drive 830.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to QT Gold Coastcar car 830.8 km
    9h
    $150–216

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 29m
    $134–441

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    16h 15m
    $72–251

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm12
    16h 23m
    $110–170

Sydney to QT Gold Coast by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to QT Gold Coast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 713.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and QT Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to QT Gold Coast via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, and Surfers Paradise North station, platform 2 in around 16h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers