There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
6h 12m$152–436Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
12h 55m$73–249Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
14h 11mDrive 861.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges861.9 km
9h 15m$168–243Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
7h 47m$132–526Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)NTL - MEL
9h 17m$137–444Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to CampbellfieldMelbourne
- Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd902
14h 43m
Sydney to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Sydney and Dandenong Ranges is 785 km. The road distance is 861.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
Sydney to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs and takes 14h 11m.
Sydney to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Dandenong Ranges is 862 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Sydney to Dandenong Ranges.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily, and the journey takes 11h 20m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 558+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.



















