How long is the train journey from Melbourne to Sydney?

You can get from Melbourne to Sydney in about 12 hours by a regular intercity train, and 11 hours when you take the comfortable night option.

What is the train from Melbourne to Sydney called?

All Melbourne to Sydney trains trains are operated by the Australian coach and train operator NSW TrainLink, known for its high-quality service in both freight transportation as well as passenger services.

Melbourne to Sydney Train

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Melbourne to Sydney Railway Route

Distance

866 km

Travel time

11.5 h

Trains per day

2

Reverse route

Sydney - Melbourne Train

The best way to travel between the two largest cities in Australia is taking Melbourne to Sydney train. Travelling from Melbourne to Sydney by train is a great and fast way to get around these cities.
In less than 12 hours, you can travel from Southern Cross to Sydney Central Railway Station with a regular intercity train. It will also take 11 hours if choose the sleep-friendly night service. All Melbourne to Sydney trains operated by NSW TrainLink (an Australian coach and train operator) are air-conditioned, have spacious reclining seats, and provides a buffet car.
A comfortable and pleasant journey awaits you in either Economy Class or 1st Class Seats.

Trains:

NSW TrainLink regional express trains.
Ticket price:

from 111 USD an economy class seat.
Seat reservation:

after booking a ticket, you will be assigned to one of the seats.
Ticket delivery:

you can download the PDF of the tickets to print them or show on your electronic device when boarding a train.

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