There are 7 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD 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 23m$239–461Bus, 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 47m$25–172Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
4h 2m$41–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Sydney CBD284.6 km
3h 5mDrive 284.6 km
- Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBDcar 284.6 km
3h 5m$51–73Bus via Martin Place Station
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
4h 24m$56–110Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
4h 51m$75–133
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD is to bus and train which costs $24 - $180 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Canberra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sydney CBD is 249 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $230 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 4h 2m.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney CBD.
What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Sydney CBD, 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
- 59 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
- 4 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 CBD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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