How to travel from Port Douglas to Sydney, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$315($210)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cairns then Brisbane and then to Sydney.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$375($250)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Central Station.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,480km (1,541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Sydney

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Port Douglas to Sydney

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Sydney

Transport options from Port Douglas to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$315($210)
every 20 mins2,050km (1,274 miles)
Plane and Train7h 15m
A$250($170)
every 20 mins2,130km (1,323 miles)
Bus
1 day 23h
A$375($250)
3 times a week3,092km (1,922 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 16h
A$395($265)
3 times a week2,711km (1,685 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$330($220)
on demand2,480km (1,541 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