There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
2h 34m$148–338Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
8h 39m$34–288Bus via London Cct after Akuna St
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au100-4 / ...
8h 26m$98–164Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne to Canberra-CBR651.4 km
7h 2mDrive 651.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR)car 651.4 km
7h 2m$117–168Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
8h 37m$105–221
Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) is to bus via London Cct after Akuna St which costs $95 - $170 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $140 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR). However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Canberra Airport via London Cct after Akuna St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Melbourne and Canberra Airport (CBR) is 489 km. The road distance is 651.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) without a car is to bus via London Cct after Akuna St which takes 8h 26m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR), including transfers.
Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via London Cct after Akuna St, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 8h 26m.
Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR) is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Melbourne to Canberra Airport (CBR).
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Canberra Airport (CBR), 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 $95–160 and the journey takes 7h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,300
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne to Canberra-CBR
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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