There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ADL - SYD
2h 13m$128–318Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584
- Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain 446
22h 25m$110–170Bus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus Coach
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
24h 9m$114–298Drive 1,357.7 km
- Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydneycar 1,357.7 km
14h 56m$248–358Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ADL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
6h 7m$229–473
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney is to bus and train which costs $110 - $170 and takes 22h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $120 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.
The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Sydney is 1174 km. The road distance is 1357.7 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 25m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney, including transfers.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 24h 9m.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Sydney is 30 min ahead of Adelaide Airport (ADL). It is currently 21:29 in Adelaide Airport (ADL) and 21:59 in Sydney.
What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Sydney Central Station via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, and Sydney International Airport in around 24h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–410
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–410
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broken Hill Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $70–110
- First Class
- $100–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Albury to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–220
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