There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Queensland by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 39m$95–304Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
14h 6m$70–250Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
13h$120–320Drive 906.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Brisbanecar 906.6 km
9h 40m$161–232Fly to Brisbane Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 29m$125–417Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 8m$99–363Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane SYD - WTB
3h 27m$268–707Fly to Townsville Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
5h 9m$199–473
Sydney to Queensland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Queensland is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Queensland is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $260 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Roma Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Sydney and Queensland is 713 km. The road distance is 906.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Queensland without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $120 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sydney to Queensland, including transfers.
Sydney to Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Queensland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Queensland is to bus which takes 13h and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $420 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Queensland, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Sydney to Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Queensland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Queensland is 907 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Sydney to Queensland.
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