Last updated on February 2022
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Things to know about Sydney:
1. The Sydney Fish Market is the 3rd largest fish market in the world
How to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) ✈️ to the City Center
Sydney Airport (SYD), also known as Kingsford Smith Airport, is the largest international airport of Sydney and is located about 9 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Sydney by AirportLink (train), Public Bus, Taxi, Uber, Ola, Private Shuttle, Shared Shuttle or Rental Car.
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by AirportLink
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Public bus
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Sydney Airport (SYD) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Sydney Airport to the City Center
Transport | Travel time | Cost | |
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AirportLink ⏱️ | 15 Min. | AU$ 19.80 | Details |
Public bus 💸 | 60 Min. | AU$ 4.60 | Details |
Taxi | 20 Min. | AU$ 40‑70 | Details |
Uber | 20 Min. | AU$ 40-60 | Details |
Ola | 20 Min. | AU$ 40-60 | Details |
Private Shuttle | 20 Min. | AU$ 75 | Details |
Shared Shuttle | 30-60 Min. | AU$ 20 | Details |
Rental car | 20 Min. | Individ. | Details |
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AirportLink
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 15 minutesCost:
AU$ 19.80 ppDescription:
AirportLink (train) line T8 from Sydney Airport (Stations in Terminal 1, 2 & 3) to “Sydney Central Station” (train services), “Circular Quay” (ferries, opera) or “Town Hall Station” directly in the city center
Public bus
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
💸 AU$ 4.60 ppDescription:
Bus lines 400 and 420 from Sydney Airport (Bus stop at Terminal 1) to “Mascot Post Office Station”, change here to route 309 or 309X to “Sydney Central Station” (change here to train services)
Taxi
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 35-45Description:
Taxi from Sydney Airport (all terminals) to central Sydney, Sydney Central Station, Central Business District (CBD) or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Uber (AD)
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 40-60Description:
Uber from Sydney Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Sydney, Sydney Central Station, Central Business District (CBD) or directly to your accommodation
Ola
Order an Ola ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 30-35Description:
Ola from Sydney Airport (pick-up location according to Ola app) to central Sydney, Sydney Central Station, Central Business District (CBD) or directly to your accommodation
Private Shuttle (AD)
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 75Description:
Comfortable private transfer (GetYourGuide) from Sydney Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Sydney, Sydney Central Station, Central Business District (CBD) or directly to your accommodation
Shared Shuttle (AD)
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
30-60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 15-20 ppDescription:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Sydney Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to central Sydney, Sydney Central Station, Central Business District (CBD) or directly to your accommodation
Rental Car
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending on the CompanyDescription:
Rental Car from Sydney Airport (Counter in Terminal 1/Parking Garage P7) to Sydney, Sydney Central Station, to CBD, to your accommodation & moreTrip from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney (Central Station, City Center)
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Lonely Planet Australia
Sydney included travel guide
Things to know about Sydney:
1. The Sydney Fish Market is the 3rd largest fish market in the world
2. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger” because of its arch-based look
3. English, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek and Vietnamese are the main languages spoken in Sydney