Getting around
Which kind of transportation is the best for your trip?
Because Australia is so big, it can take several days to travel from one state to another. Below is a table that gives you an idea of how long and how much it costs to travel from Sydney to the rest of Australia by different types of transport.
The costs are only a guide as the prices can change based on the season, the date of the booking, discounts for students and any special prices the companies may have.
Comparison of different forms of transport
| From Sydney to: |
By car |
By bus |
By train |
By plane |
| Length (km) |
Time (hour) |
Time (hour) |
Price (AU$) |
Time (hour) |
Price (AU$) |
Time (hour) |
Price (AU$) |
| Adelaide |
1,380 |
17 |
21 |
200 |
24 |
665 |
2 |
159 |
| Alice Springs |
2,780 |
33 |
41 |
450 |
49 |
900 |
3 |
300 |
| Brisbane |
930 |
12 |
16 |
130 |
14 |
180 |
1.5 |
100-150 |
| Cairns |
2,410 |
30 |
45 |
380 |
36 |
380 |
3 |
200 |
| Canberra |
290 |
3.5 |
4 |
40 |
4.5 |
40 |
1 |
100 |
| Darwin |
3,920 |
47 |
64 |
750 |
77 |
1,200 |
4.5 |
350 |
| Melbourne |
880 |
10 |
13 |
100 |
12 |
90 |
1.5 |
70-150 |
| Perth |
3,950 |
47 |
122* |
1,520* |
70 |
1790 |
5 |
400 |
*the only possible way is through Darwin
Where can you find more information?
If you need to know the distance between to cities and the time of this journey by car, www.auinfo.com/australian%20distance%20calculator.html gives you good advices.