There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to State of Queensland by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
3h 36m$95–444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
14h 6m$70–250Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
14h$110–300Drive 906.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to Brisbane906.1 km
9h 36m$177–255Fly to Brisbane Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)SYD - BNE
3h 35m$145–417Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)SYD - MCY
4h 8m$94–413Fly to Townsville Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)SYD - TSV
4h 10m$185–593Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)SYD - WTB
3h 22m$313–837
Sydney to State of Queensland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to State of Queensland is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to State of Queensland is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $310 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Roma Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Sydney and State of Queensland is 713 km. The road distance is 906.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to State of Queensland without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Sydney to State of Queensland, including transfers.
Sydney to State of Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to State of Queensland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to State of Queensland is to bus which takes 14h and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and State of Queensland, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 14h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–450
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Broadbeach South station to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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
- 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 Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to State of Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
State of Queensland is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 6:18 PM in Sydney and 5:18 PM in State of Queensland.
Sydney to State of Queensland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to State of Queensland is 906 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Sydney to State of Queensland.
There are 2207+ hotels available in State of Queensland.












