There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly, line 2 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Avbus
1h 56m$239–464Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 29m$38–65Train
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 18m$44–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Canberra (Station)278.6 km
2h 56mDrive 278.6 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station)car 278.6 km
2h 56m$50–72Bus via Canberra Railway Stn Burke Cr
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
4h 20m$38–65
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station). However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Av via City Interchange Plt 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Canberra (Station) 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 (Station) is 253 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station), including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- 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
- $340–700
- 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
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- Transport Canberra
Bus from City Interchange Plt 2 to Canberra Railway Stn Wentworth Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Transport Canberra
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Canberra (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station) is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Canberra (Station).
There are 937+ hotels available in Canberra (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Canberra (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.