There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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
2h 18m$248–462Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus 783
4h 43m$21–166Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 47m$41–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney to Canberra-CBR281.4 km
3h 5mDrive 281.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR)car 281.4 km
3h 5m$50–72Bus via London Cct after Akuna St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au101-2 / ...
4h 20m$41–70Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h$70–128
Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) is to train and bus which costs $21 - $170 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $240 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Canberra Airport (CBR). However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra Airport via City Interchange Plt 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Sydney and Canberra Airport (CBR) is 249 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR), including transfers.
Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $240 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 3h 47m.
Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR) is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Sydney to Canberra Airport (CBR).
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Canberra Airport (CBR), 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 Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney to Canberra-CBR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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