Sydney to Hobart by bus
Hobart lies 1,057 km (657 mi) south of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,290 km (801 mi) of road.
| Sydney | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 254,930 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Hobart) |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 7000–7001 |
Where to book buses from Sydney to Hobart
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Hobart
Live rooms and prices for Hobart are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Hobart
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Hobart from Sydney?
1,057 km (657 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney; by road roughly 1,290 km (801 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Hobart by bus?
About 19 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Hobart?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.