Bus Tickets from Melbourne to Sydney

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Next departures for Melbourne to Sydney on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Australia
    		Southern Cross
    		Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6Cheapest
    Greyhound Australia
      		Southern Cross
      		SYD Airport - InternationalFastest
      Greyhound Australia
        		Southern Cross
        		Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6No tags

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        Get from Melbourne to Sydney

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        2bus per day
        11h 30mAverage Duration
        707 kmDistance
        18kgCO₂ emissions

        Bus Melbourne to Sydney: Trip Overview

        Average Ticket Price$164
        Average Bus Trip Duration11h 30m
        Number of daily buses2
        Earliest bus departure10:00pm
        Distance707 km

        Melbourne to Sydney Bus

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        Frequently asked questions on the trip Melbourne - Sydney

        1. What is the distance between Melbourne and Sydney?

          Melbourne and Sydney are 715 km (443 miles) apart.

        2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Melbourne to Sydney?

          Buses departing from Melbourne Airport in Melbourne will take you to SYD Airport - International in Sydney.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

        Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

        Best price found
        11-03
        $231
        11-04
        $198
        Today
        $230
        11-06
        $160
        11-07
        $146
        11-08
        $156
        11-09
        $196
        11-10
        $151
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Melbourne to Sydney was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $146

        To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Melbourne to Sydney, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $146 to $231 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Sydney based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-11-07.

        About Bus Travel

        Bus Travel Tips

        Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Melbourne to Sydney.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

        Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Melbourne to Sydney, get comfy and count the stars.

        Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Melbourne to Sydney.

        Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Melbourne to Sydney while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

        Did you know?

        One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

        Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

        9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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