Getting around

Which kind of transportation is the best for your trip?

Because Australia is so big, it can take several days to travel from one state to another. Below is a table that gives you an idea of how long and how much it costs to travel from Sydney to the rest of Australia by different types of transport.

The costs are only a guide as the prices can change based on the season, the date of the booking, discounts for students and any special prices the companies may have.

Comparison of different forms of transport

From Sydney to:	By car		By bus		By train		By plane
From Sydney to:	Length (km)	Time (hour)	Time (hour)	Price (AU$)	Time (hour)	Price (AU$)	Time (hour)	Price (AU$)
Adelaide	1,380	17	21	200	24	665	2	159
Alice Springs	2,780	33	41	450	49	900	3	300
Brisbane	930	12	16	130	14	180	1.5	100-150
Cairns	2,410	30	45	380	36	380	3	200
Canberra	290	3.5	4	40	4.5	40	1	100
Darwin	3,920	47	64	750	77	1,200	4.5	350
Melbourne	880	10	13	100	12	90	1.5	70-150
Perth	3,950	47	122*	1,520*	70	1790	5	400

*the only possible way is through Darwin

Where can you find more information?

Contact Information Planet Travel:
P. (612) 9283 6161
travel@informationplanet.com.au
Level 6, 285 Clarence St - Sydney

If you need to know the distance between to cities and the time of this journey by car, www.auinfo.com/australian%20distance%20calculator.html gives you good advices.

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