There are 6 ways to get from Canberra Central to Sydney by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Commonwealth Av opp Regatta Point
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 46m$38–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 632 / ...
5h 35m$28–45Drive 284.6 km
- Drive from Canberra Central to Sydneycar 284.6 km
3h 6m$53–76Fly
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
2h 54m$274–489Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Sydney Central Stationbus Au101-2 / ...
4h 8m$35–60Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
4h 29m$74–124
Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra Central to Sydney is to train which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra Central to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $270 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre and arriving at Sydney Central Station station. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra Central station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Canberra Central and Sydney is 285 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra Central to Sydney without a car is to bus via Commonwealth Av opp Regatta Point which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Canberra Central to Sydney, including transfers.
Canberra Central to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra Central to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra Central to Sydney is to bus via Commonwealth Av opp Regatta Point which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $490 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Canberra Central, ACT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra Central to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra Central to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra Central to Sydney is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Canberra Central to Sydney.
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