How long does the Sydney to Melbourne bus take?

Typically 11 to 12 hours depending on the operator and number of intermediate stops. Firefly's overnight express services often run on the faster end; Greyhound daytime services with more stops can take closer to 12 hours.

How much does the Sydney to Melbourne bus cost?

Fares start from around $18 to $41 with FlixBus and Firefly for advance bookings, rising to $56 to $84 on Greyhound for last-minute tickets. Booking 2 to 3 weeks ahead will generally get you the lowest price.

Which operators run buses from Sydney to Melbourne?

Greyhound Australia, FlixBus Australia and Firefly Express all operate regular services. Firefly runs overnight services only; Greyhound and FlixBus offer both day and night departures.

Is there an overnight bus from Sydney to Melbourne?

Yes. Firefly Express, Greyhound and FlixBus all run overnight coaches. Departures are typically between 19:30 and 22:00 from Sydney, arriving in Melbourne between 07:00 and 09:00 the following morning.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne bus depart from?

Most services depart from Sydney Coach Terminal on Eddy Avenue, adjacent to Central Station. Firefly Express uses a separate terminal, so confirm your specific pick-up address when booking.

Sydney to Melbourne Bus | Fares, Operators & Overnight Services

About this route

The Sydney–Melbourne corridor.

The Sydney to Melbourne coach route is one of Australia's busiest long-distance corridors, connecting the two largest cities over 878 km of the Hume Highway. Greyhound Australia, FlixBus and Firefly Express all run daily services, giving you a genuine choice on price, timing and comfort. Journey times range from 11 to 12 hours depending on the operator and number of stops, with rest breaks at Goulburn and Gundagai along the way. Overnight coaches, departing in the evening and arriving the following morning, are especially popular because they effectively replace a night's accommodation, making them the cheapest way to travel the route in real terms. Book at least a week ahead for the best fares, and up to three weeks during school holidays.

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Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia
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Sydney to Melbourne

The Sydney–Melbourne corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Firefly Express

NSW TrainLink

Greyhound Australia

What to know before you go.

Sydney to Melbourne, answered.

Sydney → Brisbane

Melbourne → Adelaide

Sydney → Canberra

Brisbane → Sydney

Melbourne → Canberra

Sydney → Gold Coast

Sydney to Melbourne

The Sydney–Melbourne corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Firefly Express

NSW TrainLink

Greyhound Australia

What to know before you go.

Sydney to Melbourne, answered.

How long does the Sydney to Melbourne bus take?

How much does the Sydney to Melbourne bus cost?

Which operators run buses from Sydney to Melbourne?

Is there an overnight bus from Sydney to Melbourne?

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne bus depart from?

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Melbourne → Adelaide

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Brisbane → Sydney

Melbourne → Canberra

Sydney → Gold Coast