There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Roma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sydney International Airport to Roma
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Roma (RMA)plane SYD - RMA
5h 7m$283–941Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Romatrain Westlander
26h 4m$130–2,249Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Romabus Mount Isa
21h 33m$220–471Drive 1,043.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Romacar 1,043.6 km
12h 4m$188–271Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Roma
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Roma (RMA)plane NTL - RMA
7h 55m$218–889Fly Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane SYD - WTB
- Take the train from Oakey to Romatrain
10h 35m$328–1,982Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Romabus Mount Isa
25h 58m$223–406
Sydney to Roma by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Roma is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Roma is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $280 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Roma. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Roma via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Roma. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Roma via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
The distance between Sydney and Roma is 868 km. The road distance is 1043.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Roma without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 21h 33m and costs $220 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Sydney to Roma, including transfers.
Sydney to Roma bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Roma train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Roma is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $280 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 21h 33m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $2,300 and takes 26h 4m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Roma, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Roma (RMA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Roma via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 21h 33m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Roma via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Roma via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Roma via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Roma via Brisbane, Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Roma via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,910
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,525
- Heritage Class
- $1,910
Train from Oakey to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,194
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $953
- Heritage Class
- $1,194
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Brisbane to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Roma bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Roma train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Roma is 1044 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Sydney to Roma.
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