What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Launceston?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Launceston is to fly which costs $130 - $450 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Launceston?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Launceston is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $130 - $450.

How far is it from Sydney to Launceston?

The distance between Sydney and Launceston is 942 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Launceston without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Launceston without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sydney to Launceston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 350+ hotels available in Launceston.

Sydney to Launceston - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Launceston by plane, bus, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)SYD - LST
3h 16m
$138–447
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station St
3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
4. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles St705
27h 34m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST) flights

83Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Launceston.

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Distance: 942.1 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST) every 2 hours.

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