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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Malanda by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malandataxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $401–874

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Babindatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Babinda to Malandataxi taxi
    40h 32m
    $455–6,503

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Babindabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Babinda to Malandataxi taxi
    43h 48m
    $589–915

  4. Drive  2,382 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Malandacar car 2,382 km
    27h 26m
    $494–713

  5. Bus, taxi via Gordonvale

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gordonvalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Malandataxi taxi
    47h 30m
    $542–769

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,063.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Malanda, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Malanda. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then take the taxi to Malanda. Alternatively, you can take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Babinda, then take the taxi to Malanda.

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