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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Melbourne to Sydney from various bus operators like NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$50

tomorrow

$63

Sunday

$42

Monday

$63

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

$42

Thursday

$42

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
NSW Trainlink	14h 0m	5:35 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	7:35 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
NSW Trainlink	13h 50m	6:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	7:55 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 6:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Firefly Express	11h 10m	7:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:10 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
NSW Trainlink	14h 0m	6:35 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	8:35 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
NSW Trainlink	13h 50m	7:05 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	8:55 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
NSW Trainlink	14h 0m	6:35 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	8:35 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
NSW Trainlink	13h 50m	7:05 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	8:55 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Firefly Express	11h 10m	7:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:10 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
NSW Trainlink	14h 0m	6:35 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	8:35 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$70	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
NSW Trainlink	13h 50m	7:05 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	8:55 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Basic	$70	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 7:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 10m	7:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:10 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 10m	7:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:10 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 20m	10:20 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:40 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	11h 55m	10:05 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 10m	7:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	6:10 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	10:00 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Melbourne to Sydney is $40 on 12/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Melbourne and Sydney

See here how frequent the connections between Melbourne and Sydney are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Melbourne to Sydney. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Melbourne and Sydney.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 buses from Melbourne to Sydney, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Melbourne and Sydney, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Melbourne to Sydney

Compare all providers like NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Melbourne to Sydney in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne to Sydney starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	443.4 miles
Bus Companies	NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia, FlixBus and Firefly Express

Cheapest bus connections from Melbourne to Sydney

Every day, 12 buses from 4 bus companies leave Melbourne for Sydney: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$72

Saturday 12/06

$66

Sunday 12/07

$72

Monday 12/08

$63

Tuesday 12/09

$42

Wednesday 12/10

$42

Thursday 12/11

$42

Friday 12/12

$67

Saturday 12/13

$45

Sunday 12/14

$112

Monday 12/15

$45

Tuesday 12/16

$87

Wednesday 12/17

$79

Thursday 12/18

$40

Friday 12/19

$65

Saturday 12/20

$61

Sunday 12/21

$50

Monday 12/22

$76

Tuesday 12/23

$65

Wednesday 12/24

$43

Thursday 12/25

$47

Friday 12/26

$67

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Sydney

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Melbourne to Sydney, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Melbourne to Sydney. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Melbourne to Sydney, with $42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $71.

How to save money travelling from Melbourne to Sydney

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 Melbourne to Sydney 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 Melbourne to Sydney, 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 buses from Melbourne to Sydney are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Melbourne to Sydney

These are the most booked bus companies between Melbourne to Sydney from our users.

FlixBus from Melbourne to Sydney

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Melbourne to Sydney:

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 20m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Last Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

NSW Trainlink from Melbourne to Sydney

Here you will find the key facts about the NSW Trainlink bus route Melbourne to Sydney:

Cheapest Price	$70
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:35 PM
Last Bus	7:50 AM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

Firefly Express from Melbourne to Sydney

Here you will find the key facts about the Firefly Express bus route Melbourne to Sydney:

Cheapest Price	$65
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in Melbourne and Sydney

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Melbourne and Sydney.

Deer Park

Ballarat Rd

Melton

High Street Service Rd

Southern Cross Station

Spencer Street 99

Victoria St/The Esplanade

Swanston Street Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Eddy Avenue 1

Blacktown

Ada Ave, at Wallis Ave, Bus Stop

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 Melbourne to Sydney? Compare all modes of transports from Melbourne to Sydney.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne to Sydney

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Melbourne to Sydney? Or which bus companies serve the route Melbourne to Sydney? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Melbourne to Sydney bus

How much does a Melbourne Sydney bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 11h 20m to reach Sydney. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Melbourne to Sydney?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $158. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sydney.

On average, how many connections are available from Melbourne to Sydney each day?

Every day, the Melbourne to Sydney bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Melbourne to Sydney take?

The fastest bus from Melbourne to Sydney is offered by Firefly Express and takes 11h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $67. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Melbourne to Sydney?

The earliest bus arriving in Sydney from Melbourne starts at 10:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Melbourne to Sydney?

The latest bus trip departing from Melbourne for Sydney starts at 10:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Melbourne Sydney route?

When traveling by bus from Melbourne to Sydney, passengers can travel with NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sydney?

You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne and Sydney 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 Melbourne to Sydney bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Melbourne Sydney bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Melbourne Sydney 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 traveling 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 Melbourne to Sydney on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Melbourne to Sydney

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 Melbourne and to Sydney

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Melbourne and to Sydney. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!