Bus Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

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

today

$53

tomorrow

$54

Tuesday

$45

Wednesday

$42

Thursday

$42

Friday

$53

Saturday

$65

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/14/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/14/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/14/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/14/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/15/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/15/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/15/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/15/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/17/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/17/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/17/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/17/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/19/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/19/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/19/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/19/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney Airport to Melbourne via Canberra, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Sydney Airport
  Sydney Airport
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Canberra
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 7:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Canberra
  Bus Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 12/18/2025 12:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 25m	8:20 AM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	7:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 8:20:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	8:20 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 8:20:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:05 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	8:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 8:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	11h 40m	5:50 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 5:50:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	6:00 PM	Sydney Airport	Sydney Airport	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney Airport to Melbourne via Sydney, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  12h 0m
  
  Sydney Airport
  
  5 mi
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Did you know that if you travel from Sydney Airport to Melbourne via Canberra, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Sydney Airport
  Sydney Airport
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Canberra
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport (Australia) at 12/18/2025 7:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Canberra
  Bus Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) at 12/18/2025 12:05:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sydney Airport to Melbourne is $6 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sydney Airport and Melbourne

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Sydney Airport to Melbourne. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Sydney Airport and Melbourne.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Sydney Airport to Melbourne, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sydney Airport and Melbourne, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound Australia that travel 5 times every day by bus from Sydney Airport to Melbourne in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney Airport to Melbourne starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	11h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	8:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	438.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sydney Airport for Melbourne: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$53

Monday 12/15

$116

Tuesday 12/16

$115

Wednesday 12/17

$42

Thursday 12/18

$111

Friday 12/19

$53

Saturday 12/20

$65

Sunday 12/21

$70

Monday 12/22

$61

Tuesday 12/23

$73

Wednesday 12/24

$50

Thursday 12/25

$55

Friday 12/26

$93

Saturday 12/27

$94

Sunday 12/28

$66

Monday 12/29

$50

Tuesday 12/30

$47

Wednesday 12/31

$110

Thursday 01/01

$116

Friday 01/02

$86

Saturday 01/03

$85

Sunday 01/04

$67

Monday 01/05

$52

Tuesday 01/06

$47

Wednesday 01/07

$43

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$52

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

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

With a price starting from $6, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sydney Airport to Melbourne. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sydney Airport to Melbourne, with $42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $116.

How to save money travelling from Sydney Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 buses from Sydney Airport to Melbourne are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

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

FlixBus from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

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

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Last Bus	8:20 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

Greyhound Australia from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Sydney Airport to Melbourne:

Cheapest Price	$116
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:50 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sydney Airport and Melbourne

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

Sydney Airport

Departure Plaza

Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal

Deer Park

Ballarat Rd

Melton

High Street Service Rd

Southern Cross Station

Spencer Street 99

Victoria St/The Esplanade

Swanston Street 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 Sydney Airport to Melbourne? Compare all modes of transports from Sydney Airport to Melbourne.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney Airport to Melbourne

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

FAQs about the Sydney Airport to Melbourne bus

How much does a Sydney Airport Melbourne bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 11h 25m to reach Melbourne. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $116. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Melbourne.

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

Every day, the Sydney Airport to Melbourne bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Sydney Airport to Melbourne is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Sydney Airport to Melbourne?

The earliest bus arriving in Melbourne from Sydney Airport starts at 8:20 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 shuttle from Sydney Airport to Melbourne?

The latest bus trip departing from Sydney Airport for Melbourne starts at 8:20 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 Sydney Airport Melbourne route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Airport and Melbourne?

You can check all the direct connections between Sydney Airport 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: FlixBus and Greyhound Australia.

What can I take with me on the Sydney Airport to Melbourne 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 Sydney Airport Melbourne bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sydney Airport 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 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 shuttle from Sydney Airport to Melbourne on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sydney Airport and to Melbourne

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