How to get from Melbourne to Sydney Mascot
M.S. Hill (Public domain)- Fastest
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- Distance
- 706 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
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- 3 ways, Wed 28 Oct
3 ways to travel
706 km apart. Times are the timetables for Wed 28 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best6h 35m quicker than driving for A$80 more; for most people the time is worth more.
- Flybest4h 1mA$160–240EstimatedMEL → SYD · non-stop · typical times
- Drive10h 38mA$105–135Estimated857 km · fuel only
- Taxi10h 38mA$1,460–1,970Estimatedone-way cab
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Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sydney Mascot?
The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 1m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 706 km.
What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Sydney Mascot?
Fly is the cheapest, from A$160. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney Mascot?
About 1h 35m in the air (MEL → SYD), about 4h 1m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run A$160–240; live prices are on Flights70.
How far is Sydney Mascot from Melbourne by road?
About 857 km, roughly 10h 38m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$105–135; tolls and parking are extra.