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How to get fromMelbourne CBD to Canberraby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne CBD to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    3h 10m
    $150–334

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    8h 2m
    $32–282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    7h 51m
    $110–240

  4. Drive 646.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne CBD to Canberracar car 646.7 km
    6h 57m
    $114–165

  5. Bus via Caltex Service Station/Sydney St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarcuttabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Caltex Service Station/Sydney St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus Coach
    9h 5m
    $65–88

Melbourne CBD to Canberra by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 7h 51m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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