Rome2Rio

How to get fromNorthern Territory to Canberraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Canberra

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Northern Territory to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Alice Springs Airport to Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ASP - CBR
    5h 30m
    $835–1,241

  2. Fly Darwin International Airport to Canberra International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane DRW - CBR
    8h 1m
    $340–850

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    2d 14h
    $456–1,264

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus
    3d 21h
    $3,796–4,074

  5. Drive 3,934.7 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Canberracar car 3,934.7 km
    40h
    $701–1,012

  6. Fly Alice Springs Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ASP - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    6h 33m
    $485–1,296

  7. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Benalla Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    5. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    2d 21h
    $2,704–3,237

Northern Territory to Canberra by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northern Territory to Canberra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,974.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Northern Territory, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Canberra via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Albury in around 2d 14h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers