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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Cityby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to City by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane DRW - CBR
    6h 46m
    $381–1,041

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    7h 55m
    $335–922

  3. Drive 3,932.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Citycar car 3,932.2 km
    40h 1m
    $705–1,018

  4. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane DRW - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    13h 1m
    $967–2,874

  5. Fly to Wagga Wagga, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane DRW - WGA
    2. Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    12h 30m
    $1,139–1,373

  6. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DRW - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    14h 25m
    $453–1,141

  7. Fly to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane DRW - MYA
    2. Take the bus from Moruya Airport to Canberrabus bus
    14h 1m
    $690–1,938

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,152.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and City, ACT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours.

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