Melbourne to Sydney Train

​Train is one of the easiest and most fascinating ways to travel throughout Australia. Find everything you need for your journey, including information about booking tickets and stations.​ ​Getting to know Australia by rail lets you experience everything it has to offer and get the most from your visit to Australia. Furthermore, it's an excellent way to meet locals and fellow travelers. Hence, if you're thinking about visiting Australia, be sure to consider traveling by train! 

Distance
866 km

Travel time 
Approx. 11h and a half

Daily Departures
2

Reverse Route
Sydney - Melbourne Train

Melbourne to Sydney Railway Route

The best way to travel between the two largest cities in Australia is taking Melbourne to Sydney train. 

In less than 12 hours, you can travel from Southern Cross to Sydney Central Railway Station with a regular intercity train. It will also take 11 hours if choose the sleep-friendly night service. All Melbourne to Sydney trains operated by NSW TrainLink (an Australian coach and train operator) are air-conditioned, have spacious reclining seats, and provides a buffet car.

A comfortable and pleasant journey awaits you in either Economy Class or 1st Class Seats.

Trains: NSW TrainLink regional express trains.

Ticket price: from 111 USD 

Seat reservation: after booking a ticket, you will be assigned to one of the seats.

Ticket delivery:  you can download the PDF of the tickets to print them or show on your electronic device when boarding a train.

Book Train Tickets from Melbourne to Sydney

TIMETABLE & PRICES

Melbourne to Sydney Train Details

Departing from:
Southern Cross
Address: Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, Australia

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Arriving at:
Sydney Central Railway Station
Address: Railway Colonnade Dr, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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What to Know About Melbourne - Sydney Train

How long is the train journey from Melbourne to Sydney?

You can get from Melbourne to Sydney in about 12 hours by a regular intercity train, and 11 hours when you take the comfortable night option.

​What is the train from Melbourne to Sydney called?

All Melbourne to Sydney trains trains are operated by the Australian coach and train operator NSW TrainLink, known for its high-quality service in both freight transportation as well as passenger services.

Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Sydney?

There is a comfortable train daily departing from Southern Cross with no waits and arriving at Central Station.

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