How to travel from Albany to Sydney, Australia
The distance between Albany and Sydney is around 3,671km (2,281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Albany to Sydney by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sydney → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time5h 30m
- Typical costA$410($275)
Regional Express
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Mount Victoria and then to Strathfield Station.
- Duration3 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,025($690)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Sydney
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Sydney by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).
The distance between Albany and Sydney is around 3,671km (2,281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,024km (1,879 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Albany and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Sydney is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Sydney. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Sydney. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Sydney. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Sydney (SYD) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Sydney. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Sydney typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD).
The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Sydney. The distance is around 3,878km (2,410 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Sydney
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 50m | A$410($275) | every 10 mins | 3,671km (2,281 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 55m | A$420($280) | hourly | 4,793km (2,978 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 35m | A$370($250) | once daily | 3,705km (2,302 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 5h | A$1,025($690) | once a week | 4,758km (2,957 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$515($345) | on demand | 3,878km (2,410 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Sydney
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport NSW
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Sydney
The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Sydney
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Sydney
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Sydney