There are 5 ways to get from Sydney International to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Sydney Central Station
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 8m$56–88Train
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$51–73Train, 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$294–528Bus (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 train which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney International to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney International station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
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 302 km. The road distance is 273 km.
The best way to get from Sydney International to Canberra without a car is to bus via Sydney Central Station which takes 4h 8m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sydney International to Canberra, including transfers.
Sydney International to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
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 bus via Sydney Central Station which takes 4h 8m and costs $55 - $90. 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?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 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
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- 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
- $310–800
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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 FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra 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 961+ hotels available in Canberra.