Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide to Sydney

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Adelaide to Sydney Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
06:00
07:50
$142.99
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:25
08:20
$129.04
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
07:10
12:00
$406.97
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
07:40
10:55
$309.14
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:00
14:25
$450.18
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:30
12:55
$280.14
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:50
10:45
$187.75
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:15
11:10
$125.55
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:05
15:40
$408.91
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:00
12:50
$262.73
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:25
17:35
$1,046.68
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
11:50
19:25
$210.54
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:15
17:05
$205.44
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:35
14:25
$152.87
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:55
14:45
$311.55
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
13:35
19:50
$149.44
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
14:00
15:55
$348.17
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
14:20
19:10
$174.21
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
14:45
16:35
$83.70
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
15:55
17:40
$409.40

Transportation from Adelaide to Sydney

Facts about the transport from Adelaide to Sydney

Cheapest Transport$80
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:40 PM
Departures per day126
Distance1887 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, The Indian Pacific, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Adelaide to Sydney

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 3,875.95 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 79.21.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 38 hours to travel between Adelaide and Sydney depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Adelaide and Sydney. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 13h 45m to reach Sydney.

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

Travelling between Adelaide and Sydney can be as cheap as USD 79.21 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 3,875.95 if you buy a The Indian Pacific Train 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 Adelaide and Sydney ?

  • 121 from Adelaide to Sydney starting from 06:00 Adelaide Airport until 20:00 Adelaide Airport
  • 4 from Adelaide to Sydney starting from 22:40 Adelaide Parklands Terminal until 22:40 Adelaide Parklands Terminal
  • 1 from Adelaide to Sydney starting from 06:35 Adelaide Central Bus Station until 06:35 Adelaide Central Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Sydney, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 79.46.

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 Adelaide and Sydney

IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Adelaide 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 Adelaide and Sydney

Firefly Express

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 Adelaide to Sydney?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% decided to fly
  • 33% opted for a bus