Bus Sydney to Melbourne: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sydney to Melbourne

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

today

$52

tomorrow

$48

Sunday

$48

Monday

$42

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 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
NSW Trainlink	13h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:15 PM	Melbourne	Broadmeadows	Basic	$69	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 AM to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
NSW Trainlink	13h 30m	7:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:50 AM	Melbourne	Broadmeadows	Basic	$69	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 7:20:00 PM to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 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 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 15m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
NSW Trainlink	13h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:15 PM	Melbourne	Broadmeadows	Basic	$69	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
NSW Trainlink	13h 30m	7:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:50 AM	Melbourne	Broadmeadows	Basic	$69	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:20:00 PM to Broadmeadows, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	11h 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Firefly Express	11h 15m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
NSW Trainlink	14h 0m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:45 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
NSW Trainlink	12h 20m	7:30 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:50 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Basic	$71	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 15m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 15m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 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 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 15m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 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 40m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Firefly Express	11h 15m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound Australia	12h 0m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Melbourne	Duncans Rd, Werribee	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Duncans Rd, Werribee, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:30:00 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 Sydney to Melbourne is $38 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sydney and Melbourne

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Sydney to Melbourne. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Sydney and Melbourne.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 43 buses from Sydney to Melbourne, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sydney and Melbourne, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sydney to Melbourne

Compare all providers like NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Sydney to Melbourne in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney to Melbourne starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus	$38
Fastest Bus	11h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	443.4 miles
Bus Companies	NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia, FlixBus and Firefly Express

Cheapest bus connections from Sydney to Melbourne

Every day, 12 buses from 4 bus companies leave Sydney for Melbourne: 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

$69

Saturday 12/06

$67

Sunday 12/07

$66

Monday 12/08

$42

Tuesday 12/09

$42

Wednesday 12/10

$42

Thursday 12/11

$42

Friday 12/12

$67

Saturday 12/13

$65

Sunday 12/14

$49

Monday 12/15

$42

Tuesday 12/16

$40

Wednesday 12/17

$38

Thursday 12/18

$42

Friday 12/19

$42

Saturday 12/20

$50

Sunday 12/21

$47

Monday 12/22

$47

Tuesday 12/23

$50

Wednesday 12/24

$47

Thursday 12/25

$50

Friday 12/26

$65

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Melbourne

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

With a price starting from $38, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sydney to Melbourne. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sydney to Melbourne, with $42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $85.

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

Beloved bus companies from Sydney to Melbourne

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

NSW Trainlink from Sydney to Melbourne

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

Cheapest Price	$69
Fastest Bus	12h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	8:20 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Greyhound Australia from Sydney to Melbourne

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

Cheapest Price	$85
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:30 PM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Firefly Express from Sydney to Melbourne

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

Cheapest Price	$65
Fastest Bus	11h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sydney and Melbourne

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

Central Bus Station

Eddy Avenue 1

Blacktown

Ada Ave, at Wallis Ave, Bus Stop

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney to Melbourne

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

FAQs about the Sydney to Melbourne bus

How much does a Sydney Melbourne bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 11h 40m to reach Melbourne. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $157. 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 to Melbourne each day?

Every day, the Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne take?

The fastest bus from Sydney to Melbourne is offered by Firefly Express and takes 11h 15m. 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 Sydney to Melbourne?

The earliest bus arriving in Melbourne from Sydney starts at 6:45 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 Sydney to Melbourne?

The latest bus trip departing from Sydney for Melbourne starts at 7:45 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 Melbourne route?

When traveling by bus from Sydney to Melbourne, 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 Sydney and Melbourne?

You can check all the direct connections between Sydney 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: NSW Trainlink, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Sydney 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 Melbourne 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 Sydney 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 bus from Sydney to Melbourne on your planned travel date.

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

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 Sydney and to Melbourne

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