There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
1h 31m$237–448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 18m$44–72Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 5m$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Canberra273.2 km
2h 54mDrive 273.2 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberracar 273.2 km
2h 54m$49–71
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $230 - $450.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Canberra. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Canberra is 247 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $230 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 3h 5m, you could also train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and FlyPelican fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra.
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