How to travel from Roma to Sydney, Australia

The distance between Roma and Sydney is around 1,055km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Roma 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.

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Fly

Fly from Roma (RMA) to Sydney (SYD).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$660($445)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance1,055km (655 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roma and Sydney

There are several options for getting from Roma to Sydney by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$660 ($445).

The distance between Roma and Sydney is around 1,055km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 827km (514 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Roma and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roma to Sydney is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Roma and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Roma and Sydney. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Roma to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Roma and Sydney. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Roma and Sydney. It typically takes around 23h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Roma to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 55m.

Bus Queensland, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Roma and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Roma and Sydney. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and arrive at Sydney (SYD) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Roma to Sydney. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Roma to Sydney typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) 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 Roma and Sydney. The distance is around 1,055km (655 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roma to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around A$660 ($445).

How do I get from Roma to Sydney

Compare travel optionsbetween Roma and Sydney

Transport options from Roma to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
A$660($445)
every 10 mins1,201km (746 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 55m
A$225($150)
once daily1,516km (942 miles)
Bus via Brisbane1 day 1h
A$150($100)
once daily1,546km (960 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
A$180($120)
twice a week1,500km (932 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
A$200($135)
on demand1,055km (655 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