How to travel from Sydney to Roma, Australia

The distance between Sydney and Roma is around 1,053km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sydney to Roma 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 Sydney (SYD) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$630($425)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance1,053km (654 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Roma

There are several options for getting from Sydney to Roma by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$630 ($425).

The distance between Sydney and Roma is around 1,053km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 827km (514 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Sydney and Roma by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sydney to Roma is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$630 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Roma, 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 Sydney and Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

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

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sydney to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Greyhound Australia, Bus Queensland and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Sydney and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sydney and Roma. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Sydney to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sydney to Roma typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and and arrive into Roma (RMA).

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 1,053km (654 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 Sydney to Roma is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$630 ($425).

How do I get from Sydney to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Roma

Transport options from Sydney to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
A$630($425)
every 10 mins1,205km (749 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
A$180($120)
twice a week1,500km (932 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
A$225($150)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Bus via Brisbane1 day 2h
A$150($100)
once daily1,532km (952 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
A$200($135)
on demand1,053km (654 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma