There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to City by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
1h 31m$237–449Drive 272.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Citycar 272.6 km
2h 53m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 5m$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to City272.6 km
2h 53m
Sydney Airport (SYD) to City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to City 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.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and City is 247 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to City 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 City, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to City bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to City is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $230 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 3h 5m.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to City bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to City is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to City.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and City, 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
- 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
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Book your Sydney Airport (SYD) to City bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
There are 935+ hotels available in City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.