There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Queensland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or tram
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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 12m$140–450Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
14h 6m$85–250Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
13h$120–320Drive 905.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Brisbanecar 905.3 km
9h 37m$165–239Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
- 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 30m$103–386Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 42m$112–415Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane SYD - WTB
3h 27m$401–759Fly to Townsville Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
4h 50m$202–515
Sydney to Queensland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Queensland is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Queensland is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $140 - $450.
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 776 km. The road distance is 905.3 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 12m 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 fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 13h, you could also train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Queensland, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- 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 905 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Sydney to Queensland.
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