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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Southern Cross | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Southern Cross | SYD Airport - International | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:01 PM AEDT.
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 $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
2bus per day
11h 30mAverage Duration
442 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Where are the popular stops in Melbourne and Sydney?
Stops in Melbourne
- B
Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre
Southland SC, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia - C
St Kilda - Habitat HQ
296 State Route 3, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Stops in Sydney
- AInternational Terminal 1, Centre Rd, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
- B
SYD Airport - Domestic
Domestic Terminal 3, Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia - C
Central Station
1 Eddy Ave, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Melbourne to Sydney by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/23
$158
11/24
$158
Today
$113
11/26
$135
11/27
$100
11/28
$100
11/29
$100
11/30
$106
The cheapest trip from Melbourne to Sydney was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $100To 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 $100 to $158 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 $100 which is on 2025-11-27.
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