What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo is to bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St which costs $70 - $100 and takes 12h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $150 - $430.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Zoo is 744 km. The road distance is 854.1 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Zoo train from?

Sydney to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Zoo is 854 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5000+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Sydney to Melbourne Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Royal Park Station
4h 8m
$152–426
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
11h 29m
$73–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
11h 47m
$101–286
Drive 854.1 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Zoo854.1 km
8h 58m
$168–243
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Werribee Station to North Melbourne Station
5h 31m
$137–526
Bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St6107 / ...
12h 51m
$73–98

Sydney to Melbourne Zoo by train and foot

27Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, 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, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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