There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Geelong by plane, shuttle, train, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Avalon • 4h 12m
$81 - $366
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 12h 51m
$72 - $86
5 alternative options
Fly to Melbourne, shuttle • 4h 51m
$117 - $272
Train • 12h 6m
$90 - $259
Bus • 12h 31m
$127 - $203
Night train, train • 12h 4m
$90 - $259
Drive • 9h 40m
$120 - $190
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Geelong is to bus and train which costs $70 - $90 and takes 12h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Geelong is to fly which costs $80 - $370 and takes 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Geelong. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Geelong via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Geelong. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Geelong via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Sydney and Geelong is 778 km. The road distance is 935 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs $85 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Sydney to Geelong, including transfers.
Sydney to Geelong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
Sydney to Geelong train services, operated by XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Geelong is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 12h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 12h 31m.
- Distance: 778.1 km
- Duration: 4h 12m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar flies from Sydney to Geelong 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sydney to Geelong via Southern Cross in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Avalon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $350
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Avalon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $350
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $320
- Website
- tigerair.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $290
- Phone
- 132 232
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $250
- Book at
- XPT bookings
- Economy
- $75 - $100
- First
- $100 - $140
- Sleeper
- $210 - $250
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Geelong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12 - $16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $12 - $16
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $190
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $110 - $150
- Premium
- $140 - $190
- Advantage
- $150 - $180
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $11 - $15
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $70
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
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The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Avalon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Sydney to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line, arrive at Geelong station.
Sydney to Geelong train services, operated by V-Line, arrive at Geelong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Geelong is 935 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Sydney to Geelong.
Jetstar offers flights from Sydney Airport to Avalon Airport.
There are 202+ hotels available in Geelong. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18.