There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium 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 17m$66–99Drive 285.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquariumcar 285.9 km
3h 12m$51–74Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4h 18m$59–94Fly
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
2h 31m$293–522Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
3h 37m$81–132Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 30m$95–155
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $290 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to National Zoo & Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Canberra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to National Zoo & Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Canberra Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Sydney and National Zoo & Aquarium is 290 km. The road distance is 285.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium, including transfers.
Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 4h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and National Zoo & Aquarium, 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 3 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
- $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
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- 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 Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Sydney to National Zoo & Aquarium.
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