There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Pimpama by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train
4h 10m$145–417Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Pimpama station, platform 1train
20h 20m$112–288Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
17h 49m$161–349Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Pimpama station, platform 1train
19h 22m$124–307Drive 1,119.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Pimpamacar 1,119.6 km
11h 52m$204–294Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Pimpama station, platform 1train
4h 39m$173–492Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus
24h 40m$185–266
Canberra to Pimpama by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Pimpama is to train which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Pimpama is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Pimpama station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Pimpama station, stop B via Central Station, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave and Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Pimpama station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Pimpama station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
The distance between Canberra and Pimpama is 954 km. The road distance is 1119.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Pimpama without a car is to bus which takes 17h 49m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Canberra to Pimpama, including transfers.
Canberra to Pimpama bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Pimpama train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Pimpama is to bus which takes 17h 49m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 20h 20m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Pimpama, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Pimpama station, stop B via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue, Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave, Nerang station, stop E, and Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Pimpama station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 20h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Pimpama station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Pimpama station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Pimpama station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- 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 to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Pimpama bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Pimpama is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 10:57 AM in Canberra and 9:57 AM in Pimpama.
Canberra to Pimpama train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Pimpama is 1120 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Canberra to Pimpama.
There are 1422+ hotels available in Pimpama.





