There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Canberra by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 51m$38–70Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 26m$32–60Drive 282.9 km
- Drive from Sydney Opera House to Canberracar 282.9 km
3h 4m$51–74Fly
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 2m$250–478Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 30m$68–122
Sydney Opera House to Canberra by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Canberra is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $250 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Opera House station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Opera House station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Sydney Opera House and Canberra is 287 km. The road distance is 282.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sydney Opera House to Canberra, including transfers.
Sydney Opera House to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney Opera House to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Canberra is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $480 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- 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
- $330–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Opera House to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney Opera House to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Opera House to Canberra is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Sydney Opera House to Canberra.
There are 931+ hotels available in Canberra.