There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly from Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
2h 17m$233–455Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
4h 19m$44–72Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Au100-1 / ...
3h 4m$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra to Sydney-SYD272.4 km
2h 53mDrive 272.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 272.4 km
2h 53m$49–71Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
5h 26m$239–383
Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $230 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney International Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Canberra and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 246 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $230 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 3h 4m, you could also train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), 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 International Airport hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–330
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
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 to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.
Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD).
Book your Canberra to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canberra and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










