How to travel from Sydney to Fremantle, Australia

The distance between Sydney and Fremantle is around 3,319km (2,062 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sydney to Fremantle by plane, 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 Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Train

Take the train to Perth.

  • Duration3 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,005($675)
Operated by

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific

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car
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Drive

Drive to Fremantle.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance3,955km (2,457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Fremantle

There are several options for getting from Sydney to Fremantle by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$330 ($220) and will take around 6h 40m.

The distance between Sydney and Fremantle is around 3,319km (2,062 miles).

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sydney and Fremantle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sydney to Fremantle is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$330 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Fremantle, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$330 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sydney and Fremantle. It typically takes around 3 days 4h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sydney to Fremantle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 4h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific run train services between Sydney and Fremantle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sydney and Fremantle. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 6h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sydney and Fremantle. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and arrive at Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sydney and Fremantle with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5hrs.

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly between Sydney and Fremantle. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and and arrive into Perth (PER). These flights usually take around 5hrs.

The flight from Sydney to Fremantle typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and and arrive into Perth (PER).

The closest major airport to Fremantle is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Fremantle. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Sydney and Fremantle. The distance is around 3,955km (2,457 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Fremantle is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$330 ($220).

How do I get from Sydney to Fremantle

Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Fremantle

Transport options from Sydney to Fremantle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 40m
A$330($220)
hourly3,319km (2,062 miles)
Train and Plane9h 60m
A$770($520)
hourly3,584km (2,227 miles)
Train
3 days 4h
A$1,005($675)
once a week4,358km (2,708 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
A$525($355)
on demand3,955km (2,457 miles)

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Airports near Fremantle

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Fremantle
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Fremantle
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Fremantle