What is the travel distance from Sydney to Melbourne?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sydney to Melbourne?

The majority of buses traveling from Sydney to Melbourne start their journey at SYD Airport - International and wind up at Melbourne Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

Once in Melbourne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Melbourne Aquarium, Eureka Skydeck - Observation Deck, Immigration Museum, Phillip Island and Brunswick Street.

Bus Sydney to Melbourne from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sydney to Melbourne on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Sydney Domestic Airport (SYD), T3	11h 40m	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Melbourne on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Sydney Domestic Airport (SYD), T3	11h 40m	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Melbourne on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Sydney Domestic Airport (SYD), T3	11h 40m	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Melbourne on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Melbourne on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Melbourne on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	12h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	11h 30m	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

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Get from Sydney to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

439 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sydney and Melbourne?

Stops in Sydney

A
SYD Airport - International
International Terminal 1, Centre Rd, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
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B
SYD Airport - Domestic
Domestic Terminal 3, Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
C
Central Station
1 Eddy Ave, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Stops in Melbourne

A
Melbourne Airport
Visit page
B
Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre
Southland SC, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
Visit page
C
St Kilda - Habitat HQ
296 State Route 3, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,366 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Customers have expressed overall satisfaction with the service, although there were some negative experiences. The main issues mentioned include encountering cockroaches on the bus and experiencing a breakdown in an inconvenient location, resulting in lost belongings.

Greyhound Australia Sydney Melbourne recent customer reviews

I couldn’t board the bus to Melbourne because of technical difficulties in public transport , I arrived 3 minutes late at the stop. I tried to call beforehand to let the bus know that i would be arriving just a bit late but there was no customer service available! I couldn’t do anything…

Siam H.

April 21, 2025

We travelled on 15th January from Sydney to Melbourne. The journey was disastrous. We broke down 2 hours after leaving due to a problem with the coolant. After a stop of about 1 hour, no tow truck came to help us. So the driver left again with the light still on and saying to stop. After more than 10 stops on the side of the road without knowing the reason, we drove for 10 hours with a dangerous light on. The driver put our lives in danger. The journey was therefore catastrophic, we are very disappointed with the journey and are asking for compensation given that we arrived 5 hours late!

Chloé B.

January 16, 2025

Only plus of this journey was the driver, who kept trying to fix a leaking coolant hose. There was no help from the bus operator in terms of sending a mechanic or an alternate bus. Stranded in a almost no network and middle of nowhere highway for almost 3 hrs, waiting in vain for the assistance.

Malavika H.

January 15, 2025

PopUp Express

4/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sydney to Melbourne by bus

What is the travel distance from Sydney to Melbourne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sydney to Melbourne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$113

11/25

$136

Today

$113

11/27

$136

11/28

$110

11/29

$86

11/30

$97

12/01

$96

The cheapest trip from Sydney to Melbourne was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $86

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 $86 to $158 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 $86 which is on 2025-11-29.