Sydney to Melbourne by bus
Melbourne lies 713 km (443 mi) south-west of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 870 km (541 mi) of road.
| Sydney | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 3000–8383 |
Where to book buses from Sydney to Melbourne
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Staying in Melbourne
Our booking partner lists 3,019+ places to stay in Melbourne (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 738 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (531), and 118 are five-star. Across 557 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 990,748 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Melbourne from Sydney?
713 km (443 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 870 km (541 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne by bus?
About 13 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Melbourne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Melbourne?
Our booking partner lists 3,019+ places to stay in Melbourne, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.