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How to get fromCanberra to Katherineby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Katherine by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Katherine

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane CBR - KTR
    16h 45m
    $1,438–4,650

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Darwin International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus bus
    15h 27m
    $358–1,013

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    2d 9h
    $408–1,157

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    2d 16h
    $2,557–3,068

  5. Drive 3,619.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Katherinecar car 3,619.4 km
    36h 50m
    $649–937

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Darwin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CBR - DRW
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus bus
    14h 40m
    $398–965

  7. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Katherine

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane SYD - KTR
    11h 32m
    $1,268–3,098

  8. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Katherine

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane MYA - KTR
    14h 30m
    $1,074–3,298

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4. Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain train
    3d 19h
    $4,690–8,911

Canberra to Katherine by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,880.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Airnorth, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Katherine (KTR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Katherine via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 9h.

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