There are 4 ways to get from Halifax to Sydney by plane, taxi, bus, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly, taxi • 2 h 37 min
$203 - $678
Cheapest option
Bus • 6 h 30 min
$55 - $80
2 alternative options
Train, bus • 7 h 29 min
$70 - $135
Drive • 4 h 41 min
$30 - $50
What companies run services between Halifax, NS, Canada and Sydney, NS, Canada?
Maritimebus operates a bus from Halifax to Sydney twice daily. Tickets cost $55 - $80 and the journey takes 6 h 30 min.

- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Halifax to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900

- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Halifax to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650

- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Halifax to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25 - $70
- Website
- viarail.ca
- Escape
- $25 - $35
- Economy
- $30 - $45
- Economy Plus
- $50 - $70
- Business
- $45 - $65
- Business Plus/Sleeper
- $80 - $120

- Phone
- +1 800-575-1807
- Website
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Halifax to Sydney, NS
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Schedules at
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Truro, NS to Sydney, NS
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- maritimebus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $21 - $26
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Halifax to Sydney?
The distance between Halifax and Sydney is 312 km. The road distance is 401 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Halifax to Sydney?
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Sydney is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4 h 41 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Halifax to Sydney?
The quickest way to get from Halifax to Sydney is to fly and taxi which takes 2 h 37 min and costs $250 - $900.
Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Sydney?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halifax and arriving at Sydney, NS. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 h 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Halifax to Sydney?
It takes approximately 2 h 37 min to get from Halifax to Sydney, including transfers.