How to travel from Sydney to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Sydney and Swan Hill is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sydney to Swan Hill 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$445($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance871km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Sydney to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).

The distance between Sydney and Swan Hill is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (435 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Sydney and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sydney to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sydney and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sydney to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Sydney and Swan Hill. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 30m, 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 Swan Hill. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sydney to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Sydney and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sydney to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 871km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).

How do I get from Sydney to Swan Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Swan Hill

Transport options from Sydney to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 55m
A$445($300)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Fly to Mildura (MQL), Bus5h 45m
A$540($360)
4 times a week1,083km (673 miles)
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train6h 25m
A$275($185)
twice daily1,043km (648 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 45m
A$265($180)
once daily874km (543 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
A$150($100)
once daily1,026km (637 miles)
Train
15h 30m
A$125($85)
once daily1,284km (798 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
A$165($110)
on demand871km (541 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill