Canberra to Sydney

Canberra to Sydney

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Sydney
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Canberra to Sydney Destination Reviews

JT
Jasmin T
The train was so noisy it squeak the whole timw. And that really awful. I feel stressed by this. No Wifi, and 90 minutes we arrived late.
Canberra to Sydney, Train #636 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 15, 2026
LM
Liz M
This bus was significantly late & I had no way of knowing it was running late & got quite worried. I rang the Greyhound 1300 phone number, but their lines don't open until 8:30am. I thought perhaps the booking had not taken into account daylight saving time as the 6:30 AM did not include 'AEDT' (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) in parentheses after the time. The seats were very comfortable, but as I hadn't travelled on this type of coach before I couldn't work out how to recline my seat. The temperature on the coach was also quite cold - the information should say to bring a light cardigan.
Canberra to Sydney, Bus Early Bird, Greyhound Australia, Oct 13, 2025
JL
Junbeom L
You have to specify the exact bus boarding address. The boarding place written was different from the actual one.
Canberra to Sydney, Bus Premium, Greyhound Australia, Aug 19, 2023
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Canberra to Sydney Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
06:00
06:55
$152.01
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
06:20
08:10
$316.34
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
06:40
10:55
$30.81
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
07:00
11:08
$38.49
  5.0
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:25
08:20
$171.73
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:45
08:40
$153.75
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:05
09:05
$138.66
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:25
09:40
$400.44
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:45
09:40
$165.93
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
09:05
10:05
$252.96
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:25
10:20
$208.86
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:50
10:45
$163.61
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:20
11:20
$170.57
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:40
11:35
$153.17
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:00
11:55
$163.61
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
11:20
07:40
$299.54
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
11:40
15:55
$30.81
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
11:58
16:14
$30.81
  5.0
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
12:15
16:50
$30.81
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:35
13:30
$263.40

How to get from Canberra to Sydney

Travelling between Canberra and Sydney 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 970.58 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.83.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 28 hours to travel between Canberra and Sydney depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Canberra and Sydney. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 10m to reach Sydney.

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

Travelling between Canberra and Sydney can be as cheap as USD 24.83 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 970.58 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 Sydney ?

  • 188 from Canberra to Sydney starting from 06:00 Canberra Airport until 19:10 Canberra Airport
  • 23 from Canberra to Sydney starting from 03:00 Canberra Bay 4 until 17:30 Canberra Civic Coach Stop

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

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 Sydney, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 192.26.

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 Sydney

All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia

Bus

Travelling from Canberra to Sydney 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 Sydney

FlixBus, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLinkBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 41% chosen Bus+Train
  • 40% took a train
  • 18% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Canberra to Sydney

Facts about the transport from Canberra to Sydney

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure3:00 凌晨
Latest Departure7:10 晚上
Departures per day211
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, FlixBus, Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLinkBus, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia