There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Proserpine 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
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)SYD - PPP
4h 4m$268–872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to ProserpineSpirit of Queensland
30h 27m$125–4,249Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to ProserpinePm16
33h 54m$282–510Drive 1,849.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Proserpine1,849.2 km
21h 13m$363–525Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to ProserpinePm16
37h 20m$275–384
Sydney to Proserpine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Proserpine is to bus which costs $270 - $390 and takes 37h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Proserpine is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Proserpine via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Proserpine via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 27m.
The distance between Sydney and Proserpine is 1543 km. The road distance is 1849.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Proserpine without a car is to train which takes 30h 27m and costs $120 - $4,300.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sydney to Proserpine, including transfers.
Sydney to Proserpine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Proserpine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Proserpine is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $4,300 and takes 30h 27m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 33h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Proserpine via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 30h 27m.
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- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- 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 Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–3,972
- 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
- $85–310
- AChoice
- $55–260
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Sydney to Proserpine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Proserpine is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 4:28 AM in Sydney and 3:28 AM in Proserpine.
Sydney to Proserpine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Proserpine is 1849 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Sydney to Proserpine.
There are 366+ hotels available in Proserpine.