Canberra to Melbourne

Canberra to Melbourne

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Canberra to Melbourne Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
06:00
11:40
$322.03
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
06:20
13:20
$333.37
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
06:45
17:20
$305.24
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
07:05
22:35
$321.65
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:25
13:05
$338.19
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:45
13:05
$374.63
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:05
09:35
$280.34
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:40
16:20
$406.24
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:00
13:50
$1,079.77
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:25
14:05
$310.59
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:55
11:10
$150.38
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:20
08:50
$273.54
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:40
18:20
$268.69
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:00
15:05
$322.03
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
11:20
20:20
$637.74
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:55
16:20
$318.57
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:15
13:25
$131.37
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:35
13:55
$150.38
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
13:05
16:20
$1,197.50
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
13:35
14:55
$154.41

How to get from Canberra to Melbourne

Travelling between Canberra and Melbourne is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 933.78 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+train which will set you back mere USD 75.73.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Melbourne?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 hours to travel between Canberra and Melbourne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Canberra and Melbourne. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 30m to reach Melbourne.

How much does it cost to get from Canberra to Melbourne?

Travelling between Canberra and Melbourne can be as cheap as USD 75.73 if you opt for a NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLinkBus bus+train and as expensive as USD 933.78 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Canberra and Melbourne ?

  • 140 from Canberra to Melbourne starting from 06:05 Canberra Airport until 18:50 Canberra Airport
  • 5 from Canberra to Melbourne starting from 04:00 Canberra Bay 4 until 21:30 Canberra Bus Station
  • 4 by Train from Canberra to Melbourne starting from 06:55 Canberra until 17:08 Canberra
  • 1 by Bus+Train from Canberra to Melbourne starting from 09:22 Canberra until 09:22 Canberra

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Canberra to Melbourne.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Canberra to Melbourne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 156.11.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Canberra and Melbourne

IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia

Bus

Travelling from Canberra to Melbourne overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Canberra and Melbourne

FlixBus, Greyhound Australia

What is the most popular transport to get from Canberra to Melbourne?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 73% opted for a bus
  • 11% chosen Bus+Train
  • 10% chosen Train
  • 6% decided to fly

Transportation from Canberra to Melbourne

Facts about the transport from Canberra to Melbourne

Cheapest Transport$76
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day150
Distance992 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, Greyhound Australia, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLinkBus, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia