There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Pialba by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
3h 19m$154–604Train, Railbus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain
- Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centrebus
20h 44m$97–1,267Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey Baybus Townsville / ...
20h 41m$120–359Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey Baybus Townsville / ...
21h 25m$117–205Drive 1,189.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to Pialbacar 1,189.1 km
12h 54m$219–317Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
25h 25m$180–253
Sydney to Pialba by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Pialba is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Pialba is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Pialba. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Hervey Bay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Sydney and Pialba is 994 km. The road distance is 1189.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pialba without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 41m and costs $120 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Sydney to Pialba, including transfers.
Sydney to Pialba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pialba is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 21h 25m.
Sydney to Pialba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Pialba is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:55 PM in Sydney and 9:55 PM in Pialba.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pialba, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Hervey Bay via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Maryborough West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–959
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $13–65
- Gold Class
- $766
- Heritage Class
- $959
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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