There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Snowy River by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, bus
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Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station
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Take the bus from Canberra to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
Cheapest
Bus via Bega
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Take the bus from Sydney to Bega
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Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Post Office/Princes Hwy
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Take the bus from Post Office/Princes Hwy to Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
Bus
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Take the bus from Sydney to Canberra
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Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Barracouta Rd/Lake Tyers Rd
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Take the bus from Barracouta Rd/Lake Tyers Rd to Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
Drive
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Drive from Sydney to Snowy River
Fly to Merimbula, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Merimbula (MIM)
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Take the bus from Park St to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
Fly to Canberra, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR)
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Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
Fly to Moruya, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Moruya (MYA)
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Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
Fly to Melbourne, train, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)
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Take the train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
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Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Snowy River is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Snowy River is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Snowy River. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave and Barracouta Rd/Lake Tyers Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Sydney and Snowy River is 499 km. The road distance is 644.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Snowy River without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Sydney to Snowy River, including transfers.
Sydney to Snowy River bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Sydney station.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Merimbula Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Sydney to Snowy River bus services, operated by V-Line, arrive at Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Snowy River is 644 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Sydney to Snowy River.

- Distance: 499.5 km
- Duration: 9h 50m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Snowy River, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney to Snowy River via Canberra, Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, and Barracouta Rd/Lake Tyers Rd in around 12h 36m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Merimbula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $360
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480

- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $340

- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Merimbula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $270
Flights from Sydney to Moruya
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $380

- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $380

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $35 - $55
- First Class
- $50 - $80

V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $30 - $45

V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $35 - $55
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Barracouta Rd/Lake Tyers Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $45 - $65
Bus from Barracouta Rd/Lake Tyers Rd to Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7 - $11
Bus from Carp St/Church St to Post Office/Princes Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $30 - $45
Bus from Post Office/Princes Hwy to Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9 - $13
Bus from Park St to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $23 - $35
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $40 - $55
Bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $40 - $55
Bus from Bairnsdale to Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $13 - $18

- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- reservations@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $40 - $65
- Advantage
- $50 - $75
- Premium
- $50 - $80

- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Bega
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Sydney Airport to Merimbula Airport.
There are three+ hotels available in Snowy River. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $21.