There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane BNE - CBR
2h 21m$153–396Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
20h 58m$117–329Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
19h 22m$123–339Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
21h 18m$173–291Drive 1,177.1 km
- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberracar 1,177.1 km
12h 33m$210–304Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
23h 57m$236–477
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra is to train which costs $110 - $330 and takes 20h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $150 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Airport and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Canberra is 965 km. The road distance is 1177.1 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 22m and costs $120 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Airport station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $150 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 21h 18m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 20h 58m.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Airport to Canberra via Sydney Central Station in around 21h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra is 1177 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra.
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