Sydney to Perth train: Indian Pacific fares, timetable & stops
The Sydney to Perth train takes just under three days to cross Australia. The Indian Pacific is a luxury train experience, with food, drink and en-suite accommodation included. Fares cost from $2,115.
Taking the Sydney to Perth train is one of Australia’s bucket list experiences. It is by no means something to undertake lightly, however. This epic journey across the continent takes three days.
Sydney’s enormous collection of experiences includes all-inclusive sunset dinner cruises, behind-the-scenes tours of the Opera House, jet boat thrill rides and historic walking tours. To get the best deals on Sydney accommodation, book here. To find Sydney tours and experiences that suit your tastes, step this way.
Perth offers gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint, Rottnest Island day trips, and scenic Swan River cruises. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.
Sydney to Perth train accommodation
Once upon a time, the Indian Pacific was a passenger service. You could book a seat and trundle your way across the country, sitting upright for days as a brutal endurance test.
These days, the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth is very much a luxury experience. Everyone gets their own en-suite cabin, while food and drink is both fine restaurant quality and included within the price.
5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special
- Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
- Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
- Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
- Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.
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