There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Sydney International by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Sydney Central Station
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
4h 20m$43–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
5h 12m$30–60Drive 272 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sydney Internationalcar 272 km
2h 54m$49–71Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Flemington Stationtrain
3h 50m$237–464Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
4h 35m$60–107
Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Sydney International is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Sydney International is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Sydney International station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Sydney International station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Flemington Station via Campbelltown Station and Glenfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Canberra and Sydney International is 300 km. The road distance is 272 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sydney International without a car is to bus via Sydney Central Station which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Canberra to Sydney International, including transfers.
Canberra to Sydney International bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Sydney International train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sydney International is to bus via Sydney Central Station which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sydney International, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Flemington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Sydney International bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Sydney International train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Sydney International is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Canberra to Sydney International.
There are 5174+ hotels available in Sydney International.