Travel time from
Sydney to MelbourneAverage Travel Times are
5h 41min - 14h 25minTravel Distance
948.54 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 5h 16mins to travel from Sydney to Melbourne, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 948.54 km (589 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 851km (529 miles) | 5h 41mins |
| Drive | 890km (553 miles) | 8h 47mins |
| Train | 954km (593 miles) | 11h 23mins |
| Bus | 1062km (660 miles) | 14h 25mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Sydney to Melbourne
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 59mins | 56mins |
| A320 | 1h 0mins | 57mins |
| A321 | 1h 1mins | 58mins |
| A380 | 52mins | 50mins |
| Boeing 707 | 52mins | 51mins |
| Boeing 737 | 1h 5mins | 1h 0mins |
| Boeing 747 | 57mins | 53mins |
| Boeing 787 | 56mins | 52mins |
| ATR 72 | 1h 50mins | 1h 37mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Sydney to Melbourne
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 22h 15mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 17h 48mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 14h 50mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 11h 7mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 8h 54mins |
Be prepared
Sydney - Melbourne Info
Travel time from St James Station Platform 2 to International Airport Station Platform 2 18mins.
Travel time from SYD to AVV 1h 38mins.
Travel time from Avalon Airport to Southern Cross Station 52mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and by air and road.