What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena is to bus via Flinders Street Station which costs $70 - $100 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Rod Laver Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Rod Laver Arena. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Melbourne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Rod Laver Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Rod Laver Arena. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Rod Laver Arena/MCG Gates 1-3 #7B via Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena?

The distance between Sydney and Rod Laver Arena is 743 km. The road distance is 857.5 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs $85 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Rod Laver Arena bus from?

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Rod Laver Arena train from?

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena?

The best way to get from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Sydney to Rod Laver Arena bus arrive?

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Sydney to Rod Laver Arena train arrive?

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Rod Laver Arena is 858 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Sydney to Rod Laver Arena.

Where can I stay near Rod Laver Arena?

There are 5318+ hotels available in Rod Laver Arena.

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain
4h 3m
$155–378
Bus via Flinders Street Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
14h 23m
$71–98
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 21m
$88–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 26m
$132–206
Drive 857.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Rod Laver Arenacar 857.5 km
9h 7m
$153–221
Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
5h 40m
$134–332
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
7h 1m
$147–393

Sydney to Rod Laver Arena by train, foot, and tram

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11h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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