How to travel from Bendigo to Sydney, Australia

The distance between Bendigo and Sydney is around 859km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bendigo to Sydney by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Benalla Station then Albury and then to Sydney.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train via Southern Cross

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Central Station.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($82)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance859km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Sydney

There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Sydney by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$120 ($82) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$115 ($77).

The distance between Bendigo and Sydney is around 859km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (429 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Bendigo and Sydney by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Sydney is to drive which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx A$115 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$120 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Sydney. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

V-Line and XPT run train services between Bendigo and Sydney. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Sydney. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Benalla Station and Albury. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bendigo and Sydney. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Benalla Station then Albury and then to Sydney. instead which will take 11h 40m.

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 Bendigo and Sydney. The distance is around 859km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Sydney is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around A$155 ($105).

How do I get from Bendigo to Sydney

Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Sydney

Transport options from Bendigo to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11h 40m
A$155($105)
3 times a week918km (571 miles)
Train via Southern Cross + 1 similar
13h 5m
A$120($82)
once daily1,100km (683 miles)
Train13h 15m
A$120($82)
once daily1,100km (683 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
A$115($77)
on demand859km (534 miles)

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Airports near Sydney

The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Sydney
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Sydney
OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Sydney