Bus Tickets from Sydney to Melbourne

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TodayJul 12
from US$121
TomorrowJul 13
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MonJul 14
from US$119
TueJul 15
from US$115
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from US$115
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: July 14 at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Southern Cross
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: SYD Airport - International
    Arrival time: July 14 at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Southern Cross
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: SYD Airport - International
    Arrival time: July 14 at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Southern Cross
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Domestic Airport (SYD), T3
    Arrival time: July 14 at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Southern Cross
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sydney to Melbourne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$114
Average Bus Trip Duration12h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance708 km
Latest bus departure6:00pm

Sydney to Melbourne Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Melbourne from Sydney, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Sydney - Melbourne

  1. What is the travel distance from Sydney to Melbourne?

    It's about 715 km (443 miles) from Sydney to Melbourne.

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

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

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

Best price found
07-10
US$115
07-11
US$115
Today
US$115
07-13
US$115
07-14
US$113
07-15
US$110
07-16
US$110
07-17
US$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sydney to Melbourne was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of US$109

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

You can expect to pay from US$109 to US$149 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$109 which is on 2025-07-17.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 Sydney to Melbourne.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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