Travel time from
Melbourne to SydneyAverage Travel Times are
4h 38min - 13h 53minTravel Distance
959.7 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 5h 19mins to travel from Melbourne to Sydney, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 959.7 km (596 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 859km (534 miles) | 4h 38mins |
| Drive | 906km (563 miles) | 8h 57mins |
| Train | 972km (604 miles) | 11h 35mins |
| Bus | 1063km (660 miles) | 13h 53mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Melbourne to Sydney
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 59mins | 57mins |
| A320 | 1h 1mins | 57mins |
| A321 | 1h 2mins | 58mins |
| A380 | 52mins | 50mins |
| Boeing 707 | 53mins | 51mins |
| Boeing 737 | 1h 6mins | 1h 0mins |
| Boeing 747 | 57mins | 54mins |
| Boeing 787 | 56mins | 53mins |
| ATR 72 | 1h 52mins | 1h 38mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Melbourne to Sydney
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 22h 39mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 18h 7mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 15h 6mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 11h 19mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 9h 3mins |
Be prepared
Melbourne - Sydney Info
Travel time from Southern Cross to Avalon Airport 52mins.
Travel time from AVV to SYD 1h 28mins.
Travel time from International Airport Station Platform 1 to St James Station Platform 1 18mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and by air and road.