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.

AirportLink

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

⏱️ 15 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 19.80 pp

Description:

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

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Public bus

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

💸 AU$ 4.60 pp

Description:

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)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 35-45

Description:

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

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

AU$ 40-60

Description:

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

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Ola

Order an Ola ride ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

AU$ 30-35

Description:

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

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Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

AU$ 75

Description:

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

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Shared Shuttle (AD)

Book a minibus ride ↗

Travel time:

30-60 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

AU$ 15-20 pp

Description:

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

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Rental Car

Hire a rental car ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

Depending on the Company

Description:

Rental Car from Sydney Airport (Counter in Terminal 1/Parking Garage P7) to Sydney, Sydney Central Station, to CBD, to your accommodation & more

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Trip from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney (Central Station, City Center)

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