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What is the best way to travel from Adelaide to Sydney?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
23h 35m
£80
£80
1
Flight
1h 50m
£51
£175
98

What is the cheapest way to reach Sydney from Adelaide?

You can reach Sydney with just £51 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £80
Tuesday
from £53
Wednesday
from £51
Thursday
from £80
Friday
from £76
Saturday
from £64
Sunday
from £64

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £99
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    16:55
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    19:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £212
  • Alliance Airlines
    10h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    07:35
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £340
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £597

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £53
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    19:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    21:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £154
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    10:25
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £175
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    25h 50m
    0
    10:55
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £401
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 55m
    0
    06:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:35
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £51
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £78
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £110
  • Alliance Airlines
    4h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    11:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £205
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £242

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £81
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    20:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:30
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £103
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 40m
    0
    06:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    10:25
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £286
  • Skyscanner
    6h 30m
    0
    13:50
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    20:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £411

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £76
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    20:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:30
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £116
  • Alliance Airlines
    25h 20m
    0
    20:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £282
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £382
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £64
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 55m
    0
    17:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    19:40
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £81
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    17:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    19:25
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £82
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    16:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £93
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    12:45
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    15:05
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £129

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 55m
    0
    06:25
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £64
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £77
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £114
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    24h 50m
    0
    11:55
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £296
  • Alliance Airlines
    8h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    17:40
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £341
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    07:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    07:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

What are the fastest trips from Adelaide to Sydney?

You can get to Sydney from Adelaide in just 1h 50m with a Flight from Virgin Australia. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 1h 50m
Tuesday
from 1h 50m
Wednesday
from 1h 50m
Thursday
from 1h 50m
Friday
from 1h 50m
Saturday
from 1h 50m
Sunday
from 1h 50m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £99
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    16:55
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    19:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £212
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £597
  • Alliance Airlines
    10h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    07:35
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £340
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £53
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    19:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    21:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £154
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    10:25
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £175
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    25h 50m
    0
    10:55
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £401
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £78
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £110
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 55m
    0
    06:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:35
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £51
  • Alliance Airlines
    4h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    11:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £205
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £242

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £81
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    20:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:30
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £103
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 40m
    0
    06:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    10:25
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £286
  • Skyscanner
    6h 30m
    0
    13:50
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    20:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £411
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £76
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £85
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    20:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:30
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £116
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    5h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £382
  • Alliance Airlines
    25h 20m
    0
    20:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £282
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    06:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    22:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £64
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    17:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    19:25
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £82
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    16:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £93
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    12:45
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    15:05
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £129
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 55m
    0
    17:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    19:40
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £81

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £77
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £114
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 55m
    0
    06:25
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    08:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £64
  • Alliance Airlines
    8h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    17:40
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £341
  • Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    24h 50m
    0
    11:55
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    13:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    0
    Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)
    Economy
    from £296
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Firefly Express
    23h 35m
    0
    07:35
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    07:10
    Sydney
    Central Station
    0
    Firefly Express
    Economy
    £80
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Adelaide to Sydney

What are the most popular stations in Adelaide and Sydney?

In Adelaide, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Bowden Station or Bolivar, while in Sydney you will be arriving at Central Coach Station, Fish Market Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sydney from Adelaide? With 5 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Adelaide and Sydney, you can pay as low as £51 with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Virgin Australia: you will get to Sydney in just 1h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Adelaide and Sydney are Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Adelaide and Sydney is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Parkside or to Alexandria, and look at flights from Adelaide Airport, and landing at Sydney Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Adelaide to Sydney?

The most popular companies between Adelaide and Sydney, are Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Firefly Express

Airlines: Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Adelaide to Sydney

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Adelaide to Sydney. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Adelaide to Sydney

How can I reach Sydney from Adelaide?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Sydney from Adelaide.

How far is Sydney from Adelaide?

The distance between Adelaide and Sydney is 1,162.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Adelaide and Sydney?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 31 kgs of CO2, a train 41 kgs, a car 198 kgs, and a flight 286 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Adelaide to Sydney?

You can get to Sydney with just £51 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sydney?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sydney in just 1h 50m with a Flight from Virgin Australia.

More routes to Adelaide and to Sydney

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Adelaide and to Sydney. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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