Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne to Sydney

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Melbourne to Sydney Destination Reviews

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Abigail J
driver from melbourne to sydney was so incredibly lovely and accommodating! (1/08 ,7pm) big shoutout to you for making a trip i was nervous about such a pleasant experience! you are so appreciated and kind thank you so so much
Melbourne to Sydney, Bus Standard, FlixBus, Aug 3, 2026
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Veronica
The seats were reasonably comfortable if a little too close. Not the train companies fault, but a passenger from across the aisle changed her seat which she had already put fully back and she sat in front of me and tried to do the same until I spoke, up then she put the seat upright. It would have been in my face, so rude of her.
Melbourne to Sydney, Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jul 25, 2026
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Kattarin W
It was okay, but it was freezing at night. The heater was not on.
Melbourne to Sydney, Bus Standard, FlixBus, Jul 9, 2026
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Phillip V
safe and comfortable professional staff
Melbourne to Sydney, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Jun 10, 2026
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Florence
Too long and late
Melbourne to Sydney, Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 15, 2026
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Marlene D
My neighbour had is screen on watching movies all night. We had a DeLay of almost 3 hours. I enjoyed the morning, brekkie and sunrise, very much.
Melbourne to Sydney, Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 9, 2026
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Ayeel C
The service was good and the driver was so nice and seats was so comfortable and there's so much space to stretch a leg.
Melbourne to Sydney, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Apr 12, 2026
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Elaine
Pleasant helpful staff. Accommodation good. Plenty room relax. Nice way see country. Journey soon went. Some amazing views
Melbourne to Sydney, Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 22, 2026
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Tokasa S
I really enjoyed it
Melbourne to Sydney, Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jan 3, 2026
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Amelia P
I loved my trip! It was a comfy bus and the charging ports were a huge bonus. Thank you for being available when other services were booked out :)
Melbourne to Sydney, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Dec 30, 2025
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Melbourne to Sydney Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
05:30
06:55
$94.85
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:00
07:30
$87.02
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
06:20
07:45
$851.59
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:40
15:30
$362.03
Bus
Firefly Express
Express
07:00
18:10
$68.18
  5.0
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:20
08:45
$120.05
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
07:45
09:10
$139.80
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:05
09:30
$118.41
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:25
17:35
$244.39
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
08:45
10:15
$98.91
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:05
10:30
$93.40
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:25
10:55
$106.45
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:45
11:10
$118.43
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
10:05
22:05
$167.05
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:25
15:00
$325.65
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
10:45
12:10
$142.99
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:05
12:30
$127.04
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
11:25
18:55
$493.04
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:45
13:10
$80.63
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:05
13:30
$118.43

How to get from Melbourne to Sydney

Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,011.43 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 61.70.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sydney?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 22 hours to travel between Melbourne and Sydney depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Melbourne and Sydney. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 55m to reach Sydney.

How much does it cost to get from Melbourne to Sydney?

Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney can be as cheap as USD 61.70 if you opt for a NSW TrainLink train and as expensive as USD 1,011.43 if you buy a Jetstar Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Melbourne and Sydney ?

  • 241 from Melbourne to Sydney starting from 06:00 Melbourne Airport Australia until 21:20 Melbourne Airport Australia
  • 3 from Melbourne to Sydney starting from 19:00 Melbourne until 22:00 Melbourne
  • 3 from Melbourne to Sydney starting from 08:30 Melbourne Southern Cross until 19:50 Melbourne Southern Cross

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Melbourne to Sydney.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Melbourne to Sydney, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 109.81.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Melbourne and Sydney

All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia

Bus

Travelling from Melbourne to Sydney overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Melbourne and Sydney

Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Melbourne to Sydney?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 40% chosen Bus+Train
  • 40% took a train
  • 19% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Melbourne to Sydney

Facts about the transport from Melbourne to Sydney

Cheapest Transport$62
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 오전
Latest Departure10:00 오후
Departures per day247
Distance1134 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLinkBus, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia