There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Tamborine by plane, train, taxi, bus, 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 to Gold Coast Airport, train, taxi
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train
- Take the taxi from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Tamborinetaxi
4h 44m$170–409Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Ormeau station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 45m$156–334Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
- Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Tamborinetaxi
12h 47m$279–479Drive 876.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Tamborinecar 876.4 km
9h 31m$157–226Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Loganlea station, platform 1train
5h 45m$168–480Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus Pm12
18h 57m$177–238
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tamborine is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tamborine is to fly and train and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs $170 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Tamborine. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Wentland av at South Rock State School via Loganlea station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Tamborine station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ormeau station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Sydney and Tamborine is 775 km. The road distance is 876.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tamborine without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 47m and costs $270 - $480.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sydney to Tamborine, including transfers.
Sydney to Tamborine bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Tamborine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tamborine is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 18h 57m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tamborine, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Tamborine via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Ormeau station, platform 1 in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Beenleigh once daily. Tickets cost $130–190 and the journey takes 17h 5m.
- 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
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Ormeau station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Loganlea station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $160–290
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $75–190
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61408 785 218
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61418 734 741
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Tamborine bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Beenleigh station.
Sydney to Tamborine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Tamborine is 876 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Sydney to Tamborine.
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