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How to get fromSydney to Rod Laver Arenaby plane, tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena by plane, tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, line 70 tram

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the tram from South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5 to Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 #7Btram tram
    4h 12m
    $152–346

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    11h 19m
    $73–249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    11h 53m
    $101–290

  4. Drive 857.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Rod Laver Arenacar car 857.5 km
    9h 7m
    $154–223

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    5h 41m
    $128–296

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    7h 11m
    $137–374

  7. Bus via Flinders Street Station

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    12h 21m
    $140–225

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena by train and foot

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rod Laver Arena, VIC, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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