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Last updated on January 2023

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 in Australia and is located about 9 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Sydney by AirportLink (train), Taxi, Private Shuttle (via GetYourGuide), Uber, Ola, Shared Shuttle (Minibus) or Rental Car.

    ⏱️ The fastest transfer is by AirportLink

    💸 The cheapest transfer is by Shared Shuttle

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.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from Sydney Airport to the City Center (Central Station, Circular Quay, CBD, Opera)

Transport Travel time Cost
train AirportLink 15 Min. ⏱️ AU$ 20.60 Details
sharedshuttle Shared Shuttle 30‑60 Min. AU$ 18 💸 Details
taxi Taxi 20 Min. AU$ 40‑70 Details
privateshuttle Private Shuttle 20 Min. AU$ 80 Details
uber Uber 20 Min. AU$ 40‑60 Details
ola Ola 20 Min. AU$ 40‑60 Details
rentalcar Rental car 20 Min. Individ. Details
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Additional note: There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked Private Shuttle (e.g. via GetYourGuide) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Public train from Sydney Airport to the City Center
AirportLink

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
⏱️ 15 minutes

Cost:
AU$ 20.60 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


Shared Shuttle from Sydney Airport to the City Center
Shared Shuttle (AD)

Book a minibus ride ↗


Travel time:
30-60 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
AU$ 18

Description:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Sydney Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to central Sydney or to your accommodation in the city center (via several hotels)


Taxi from Sydney Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
20 minutes

Cost:
AU$ 40-70

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



Private Shuttle
Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗


Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
AU$ 80

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


Uber from Sydney Airport to the City Center
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


Ola from Sydney Airport to the City Center
Ola

Order an Ola ride ↗


Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
AU$ 40-60

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


Rental car
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



Route from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney (Central Station, CBD, Opera)


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


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