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How to get fromSydney to Malandaby plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    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 49m
    $398–872

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Babindatrain train
    3. Drive from Babinda to Malandacar car
    40h 31m
    $245–6,271

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Babindabus bus
    3. Drive from Babinda to Malandacar car
    43h 47m
    $364–632

  4. Drive 2,382.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Malandacar car 2,382.7 km
    27h 30m
    $423–610

  5. Bus, taxi

    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 29m
    $512–784

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

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,063.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 a train from Central Station to Malanda via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Babinda in around 40h 31m.

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