The distance between Port Douglas and Sydney is around 2,050km (1,274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Sydney by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).
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Take the bus to Cairns then Brisbane and then to Sydney.
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Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Sydney by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$315 ($210).
The distance between Port Douglas and Sydney is around 2,050km (1,274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,999km (1,242 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Port Douglas and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Sydney. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Sydney. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns and Brisbane. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
Trans North Bus & Coach and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Sydney. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Sydney. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Port Douglas and Sydney with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly between Port Douglas and Sydney. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Port Douglas to Sydney typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Douglas and Sydney. The distance is around 2,480km (1,541 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | A$315($210) | every 20 mins | 2,050km (1,274 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 15m | A$250($170) | every 20 mins | 2,130km (1,323 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 23h | A$375($250) | 3 times a week | 3,092km (1,922 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 16h | A$395($265) | 3 times a week | 2,711km (1,685 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$330($220) | on demand | 2,480km (1,541 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.