Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney to Melbourne

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Sydney to Melbourne Destination Reviews

JP
Peter the driver was fantastic. I feel he is a real asset to your firm. Very kind and clear with instructions.. I will definitely be travelling with you guys again. Thank you Peter. Joe Palma
Sydney to Melbourne, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Nov 14, 2025
MM
everything was good only we suffer alot because there was no power point to charge our phone. we were inside 11 hours so in this 11 house of course we need to charge our phone. thank you
Sydney to Melbourne, Train #623 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Oct 16, 2025
AC
It was good but not the experience inside the first class cpuch… no charging outlet ant it miist have pillows yo lean on
Sydney to Melbourne, Train #621 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jun 15, 2025
TM
I was apprehensive about overnight coach travel having had difficulty sleeping many decades ago. Although my seat belt (seat #9) was constantly stuck so I was challenged to move easily then took about 15-20 mins getting myself re-belted in, the sleeping was still a challenge. What made up for the experience was your exceptional coach captain Peter. What an asset he is to your company. His hospitality was extraordinary. I trust you treat him like gold; his service to the country and to your business is extraordinary. PS - how's your sustainability reporting? If you'd like to conduct a team-building day for staff and their families, I'd love to speak further - see https://bio.site/futuresilienceevents
Sydney to Melbourne, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Apr 25, 2025
KK
I brought the first class tickets , but the train Car B down grade to Eco without notice. Just tell me tell to agent and ask for return the price diff between first class and Eco . So poor feeling. Please help me claim back NSW !! Please rely !!
Sydney to Melbourne, Train #621 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 2, 2024
II
Asked for quick confirmation and got it as my flight was in a few hours time. got to the airport, did the self-check in pretty quick... everything was smooth and really cheap, thanks guys, will be using ya'll more often
Sydney to Melbourne, flight Economy, Jetstar Airways, Oct 25, 2023
JP
Clean, friendly and people really helpful
Sydney to Melbourne, Train #621 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 21, 2022
MF
The staff is very helpful. The train is comfortable, the only drawback was the change of train to a bus (which luckily took us to Melbourne) pity the issue of flooding. The only thing I would ask the staff, is that foreigners who do not speak the language well, speak slowly and modularly, since I understand almost nothing because they speak too quickly. Thanks for everything, Lee is a good boy.
Sydney to Melbourne, Train #621 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Oct 17, 2022
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Sydney to Melbourne Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:00
07:35
$88.42
  4.5
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
06:25
08:00
$151.25
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
06:45
08:20
$69.81
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:05
10:10
$371.01
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:25
09:00
$134.96
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
07:41
18:40
$82.05
  4.5
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:00
09:35
$121.58
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:20
16:20
$173.44
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:40
20:05
$248.79
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
09:00
10:35
$143.39
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
09:20
08:25
$150.23
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:40
11:15
$111.69
  4.5
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
10:00
11:35
$143.39
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
10:20
09:25
$136.70
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:40
15:30
$349.41
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
11:00
12:35
$139.03
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
11:20
23:55
$164.99
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:40
13:15
$178.00
  4.5
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
12:00
13:35
$235.01
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
12:20
20:05
$382.82

Transportation from Sydney to Melbourne

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Melbourne

Cheapest Transport$66
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure5:08 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day407
Distance1276 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, China Airlines, Emirates, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLinkBus, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Sydney to Melbourne

Travelling between Sydney and Melbourne 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 2,395.67 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 65.64.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Sydney and Melbourne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sydney and Melbourne. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 10m to reach Melbourne.

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

Travelling between Sydney and Melbourne can be as cheap as USD 65.64 if you opt for a Firefly Express bus and as expensive as USD 2,395.67 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 Sydney and Melbourne ?

  • 399 from Sydney to Melbourne starting from 06:00 Sydney Airport Australia until 22:00 Sydney Airport Australia
  • 4 from Sydney to Melbourne starting from 17:30 Sydney Central Station until 19:00 Sydney CBD
  • 4 from Sydney to Melbourne starting from 07:40 Sydney Central Station until 20:42 Sydney Central Station

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

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 Sydney to Melbourne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 74.26.

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 Sydney and Melbourne

Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, China Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney and Melbourne

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 Sydney to Melbourne?

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

  • 42% chosen Bus+Train
  • 42% took a train
  • 14% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly