There are 5 ways to get from Sydney International to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 483 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand L to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 483 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 55m$46–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 36m$45–66Drive 273 km
- Drive from Sydney International to Canberracar 273 km
3h 3m$50–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Flemington Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 20m$294–538Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 58m$75–128
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney International to Canberra is to line 483 bus and bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney International to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney International to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Bicentennial Park, Australia Av and arriving at Canberra via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand L and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney International station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Flemington Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Sydney International and Canberra is 305 km. The road distance is 273 km.
The best way to get from Sydney International to Canberra without a car is to line 483 bus and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Sydney International to Canberra, including transfers.
Sydney International to Canberra bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand L.
Sydney International to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Sydney International to Canberra is to line 483 bus and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Sydney International, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sydney International to Canberra via Bicentennial Park, Australia Av, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand L, Pitt St Before Hay St, and Sydney Central Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Flemington Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $3–7
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand L to Pitt St Before Hay St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney International to Canberra bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Pitt St Before Hay St station.
Sydney International to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney International to Canberra is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Sydney International to Canberra.
There are 946+ hotels available in Canberra.