Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney
Melbourne
Tue, Nov 26
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Sydney to Melbourne Schedule

Sydney to Melbourne Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
NSW TrainLink Economy Class 07:40 - 18:35AUD 95.79
Qantas Airways Economy #QF42108:10 - 09:45AUD 222.51
Qantas Airways Economy #QF45311:15 - 12:50AUD 333.75
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ51312:10 - 13:45AUD 409.17
Qantas Airways Economy #QF46114:45 - 16:20AUD 183.99
Greyhound Australia Flexible 17:30 - 05:30AUD 216
Qantas Airways Economy #QF48318:30 - 20:05AUD 379.74
NSW TrainLinkBus Economy 20:05 - 08:25AUD 95.79
Qantas Airways Economy #QF49922:00 - 23:35AUD 379.74

Transportation from Sydney to Melbourne

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Melbourne

Cheapest Transport$63
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:00 ص
Latest Departure10:00 م
Departures per day87
Distance838 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, NSW TrainLink, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Sydney to Melbourne Destination Reviews

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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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. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 495.15 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 62.20.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 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. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 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 62.20 if you opt for a NSW TrainLink train and as expensive as USD 495.15 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 ?

  • 82 from Sydney to Melbourne starting from 06:00 Sydney Airport Australia until 22:00 Sydney Airport Australia
  • 3 from Sydney to Melbourne starting from 17:30 Sydney Central Station until 17:30 Sydney Central Station
  • 2 from Sydney to Melbourne starting from 20:42 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 66.88.

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

Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, 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

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 Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 88% took a train
  • 7% opted for a bus
  • 5% decided to fly