Sydney to Melbourne Bus
Sydney to Melbourne
Melbourne to Sydney
Sydney to Melbourne Route Summary
Sydney to Melbourne bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sydney bus station at 17:30h, arriving at Melbourne bus station at 05:30h the following day. While latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 05:45h the following day.
Departure station and country
Sydney, Australia
Arrival station and country
Melbourne, Australia
Travel Distance
883 km
Average Trip Duration
11h 22min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express
Lowest Price
€62
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Sydney to Melbourne:Getting from Sydney and Melbourne by bus
The shortest travel distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 883 km. The fastest bus which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of 10:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Melbourne earlier, there
are 5 night buses and 1 overnight train departing from Sydney to Melbourne.
The overnight journeys start at 17:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 05:30
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Melbourne:
Bus companies operating the Sydney to Melbourne route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Sydney or Melbourne bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Sydney
You can see information about the departure station and stops Sydney here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €62 (One-Way) or €124 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Sydney
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Sydney, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Melbourne
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Melbourne, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between Sydney and Melbourne?
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