Bus routes from Sydney to Melbourne
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Fast, easy, and affordable options from Sydney to Melbourne
Avg. trip duration
11hr48mins
Avg. distance
946 km
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Bus stations and stops in Sydney
Sydney Central Station
Railway Colonnade Dr
NSW 2000 Sydney
Australia
NSW 2000 Sydney
Australia
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Upstairs, Grand Concourse Forecourt, bus bay 9.
Sydney Domestic Airport
Keith Smith Ave
Sydney Domestic Airport
NSW 2020 Sydney
Australia
Sydney Domestic Airport
NSW 2020 Sydney
Australia
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Ground floor T2. Once you come out of the terminal, turn left. Keep walking to the bus and coaches meeting point (green sign).
Sydney International Airport (SYD)
45 Arrival Ct, Mascot
NSW 2020 Sydney
Australia
NSW 2020 Sydney
Australia
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Downstairs (ground flor).Once you come out of arrivals / waiting area, exit the terminal doors and turn right. Walk all the way down, you’ll see a pedestrian crossing and the coaches.
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Available options you can find for a more comfortable trip:
Free WiFi
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Power Outlets
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Comfortable seats
Relax with extra legroom and reclining seats
Luggage storage
Space to safely stow your belongings
Toilets
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Frequently asked questions
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Find the cheapest buses from Sydney to Melbourne
Looking for cheap tickets from Sydney to Melbourne? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 946 km, which takes a minimum of 11 hours 40 minutes.
FlixBus has a large network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Melbourne.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!
Taking the bus from Sydney
Sydney is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 3 connections departing every day from 3 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.
Arrival in Melbourne
With 1 bus station, Melbourne is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Melbourne you can pick one of the 3 routes arriving daily.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Sydney to Melbourne
Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - our entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.
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