There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Gungahlin by bus, train, car, plane, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
3h 40m$39–60Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 17m$30–47Drive 276.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Gungahlincar 276.2 km
3h 2m$51–73Fly, line 1 tram
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the tram from Alinga Street Platform 2 to Gungahlin Place Platform 1tram
3h 25m$275–494Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 53m$73–123
Sydney to Gungahlin by train, bus, and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin is to train which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Gungahlin. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Gungahlin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Gungahlin Place Platform 1 via Alinga Street Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Sydney and Gungahlin is 294 km. The road distance is 276.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sydney to Gungahlin, including transfers.
Sydney to Gungahlin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Gungahlin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Gungahlin is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gungahlin, 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 Central Station to Canberra Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 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
- $260–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Gungahlin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney to Gungahlin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Gungahlin is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Sydney to Gungahlin.
There are 937+ hotels available in Gungahlin.



