Compare all timetables for the bus from Sydney to Melbourne
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sydney to Melbourne from various bus operators like NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 05/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| NSW Trainlink | 13h 30m | 06:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 20:15 | Melbourne | Broadmeadows | Basic | £51 |
A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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| NSW Trainlink | 13h 30m | 19:20 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 08:50 | Melbourne | Broadmeadows | Basic | £51 |
A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 05/12/2025 19:20:00 to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £52 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 05/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Greyhound Australia | 12h 0m | 17:30 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 05:30 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £103 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 06/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 06/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 15m | 19:00 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 06:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £50 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 06/12/2025 19:00:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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| NSW Trainlink | 13h 30m | 06:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 20:15 | Melbourne | Broadmeadows | Basic | £52 |
A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 06/12/2025 06:45:00 to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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| NSW Trainlink | 13h 30m | 19:20 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 08:50 | Melbourne | Broadmeadows | Basic | £52 |
A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 06/12/2025 19:20:00 to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 07/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £43 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 07/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 15m | 19:00 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 06:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £49 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 07/12/2025 19:00:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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| NSW Trainlink | 14h 0m | 06:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 20:45 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Basic | £53 |
A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| NSW Trainlink | 12h 20m | 07:30 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:50 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Basic | £53 |
A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 07/12/2025 07:30:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £31 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 08/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 08/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 15m | 19:00 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 06:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £49 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 08/12/2025 19:00:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 12h 0m | 17:30 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 05:30 | Melbourne | Duncans Rd, Werribee | Economy | £71 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 08/12/2025 17:30:00 to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £31 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 09/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 09/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 15m | 19:00 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 06:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £49 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 09/12/2025 19:00:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 12h 0m | 17:30 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 05:30 | Melbourne | Duncans Rd, Werribee | Economy | £63 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £31 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 10/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £34 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 10/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 15m | 19:00 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 06:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £53 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 10/12/2025 19:00:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 12h 0m | 17:30 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 05:30 | Melbourne | Duncans Rd, Werribee | Economy | £77 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 10/12/2025 17:30:00 to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 11h 40m | 07:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 19:25 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £31 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 11/12/2025 07:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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| FlixBus | 11h 55m | 19:45 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 07:40 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 11/12/2025 19:45:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 15m | 19:00 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 06:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | Economy | £50 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 11/12/2025 19:00:00 to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 12h 0m | 17:30 | Sydney | Central Coach Station | 05:30 | Melbourne | Duncans Rd, Werribee | Economy | £71 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 11/12/2025 17:30:00 to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sydney to Melbourne is £29 on 17/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Sydney and Melbourne
Saturday
is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Sydney to Melbourne. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Sydney and Melbourne.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 43 coaches from Sydney to Melbourne, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sydney and Melbourne, with 21 offers.
Facts about coaches from Sydney to Melbourne
Compare all providers like NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Sydney to Melbourne in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney to Melbourne starting from £29!
| Cheapest Bus | £29 |
| Fastest Bus | 11h 15m |
| Earliest Coach | 06:45 |
| Latest Coach | 19:45 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 12 Ø |
| Distance | 713.4 km |
| Coach Companies | NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia, FlixBus and Firefly Express |
Cheapest coach connections from Sydney to Melbourne
Every day, 12 buses from 4 coach companies leave Sydney for Melbourne: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
£51
Saturday
06/12
£50
Sunday
07/12
£49
Monday
08/12
£31
Tuesday
09/12
£31
Wednesday
10/12
£31
Thursday
11/12
£31
Friday
12/12
£50
Saturday
13/12
£49
Sunday
14/12
£37
Monday
15/12
£31
Tuesday
16/12
£30
Wednesday
17/12
£29
Thursday
18/12
£31
Friday
19/12
£31
Saturday
20/12
£38
Sunday
21/12
£35
Monday
22/12
£35
Tuesday
23/12
£38
Wednesday
24/12
£35
Thursday
25/12
£38
Friday
26/12
£49
Saturday
27/12
£49
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Melbourne
With a price starting from £29, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sydney to Melbourne. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £36.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sydney to Melbourne, with £31. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £63.
How to save money travelling from Sydney to Melbourne
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Sydney to Melbourne in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sydney to Melbourne, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Sydney to Melbourne are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Sydney to Melbourne
These are the most booked bus companies between Sydney to Melbourne from our users.
NSW Trainlink from Sydney to Melbourne
Here you will find the key facts about the NSW Trainlink bus route Sydney to Melbourne:
| Cheapest Price | £51 |
| Fastest Coach | 12h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 06:45 |
| Last Coach | 20:20 |
| Daily Connections | 14 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
Greyhound Australia from Sydney to Melbourne
Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Sydney to Melbourne:
| Cheapest Price | £63 |
| Fastest Coach | 12h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:30 |
| Last Coach | 17:30 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
Firefly Express from Sydney to Melbourne
Here you will find the key facts about the Firefly Express bus route Sydney to Melbourne:
| Cheapest Price | £49 |
| Fastest Coach | 11h 15m |
| Earliest Coach | 19:00 |
| Last Coach | 19:00 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Sydney and Melbourne
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sydney and Melbourne.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Sydney to Melbourne? Compare all modes of transports from
Sydney to Melbourne.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney to Melbourne
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Sydney to Melbourne? Or which bus companies serve the route Sydney to Melbourne? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Sydney to Melbourne bus
How much does a Sydney - Melbourne coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sydney - Melbourne bus trip is available from £29 and takes 11h 40m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Sydney to Melbourne?
The connection Sydney to Melbourne is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £118. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Sydney - Melbourne route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Sydney to Melbourne is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Melbourne from Sydney take?
The quickest coach from Sydney to Melbourne is provided by Firefly Express and takes 11h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Sydney to Melbourne?
The earliest bus to Melbourne departs from Sydney at 06:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Sydney to Melbourne?
The latest bus to Melbourne departs from Sydney at 19:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Sydney - Melbourne route?
Passengers looking to travel from Sydney to Melbourne can travel with NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne?
You can check all the direct connections between Sydney and Melbourne by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the bus to Melbourne from Sydney?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sydney Melbourne bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Sydney Melbourne bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sydney to Melbourne on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sydney to Melbourne
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Sydney and to Melbourne
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sydney and to Melbourne. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Transfers to Sydney and to Melbourne
