There are 7 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
1h 10m$253–466Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus 784
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
4h 42m$22–165Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 56m$38–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Sydney284.2 km
3h 5mDrive 284.2 km
- Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydneycar 284.2 km
3h 5m$51–74Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
4h 19m$53–105Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
4h 38m$71–128
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney is to bus and train which costs $21 - $170 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $250 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Canberra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sydney is 245 km. The road distance is 284.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney, including transfers.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $250 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 56m.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney.
What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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