Canberra to Sydney International Airport

Canberra to Sydney International Airport

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Canberra to Sydney International Airport Schedule

Canberra to Sydney International Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA62907:05 - 08:05$ 155.17
Qantas Airways Economy #QF150409:10 - 10:05€ 184.62
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA64110:20 - 11:20€ 274.89
Qantas Airways Economy #QF143813:55 - 14:50€ 237.16
Qantas Airways Economy #QF143414:10 - 15:05€ 260.11
Qantas Airways Economy #QF143616:10 - 17:05$ 391.51
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA66718:35 - 19:35€ 155.04

Transportation from Canberra to Sydney International Airport

Facts about the transport from Canberra to Sydney International Airport

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure7:10 PM
Departures per day30
Distance211 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Popular Routes in Australia

How to get from Canberra to Sydney International Airport

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 295.25 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 28.16.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Canberra and Sydney International Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Canberra and Sydney International Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 13m to reach Sydney International Airport.

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

Travelling between Canberra and Sydney International Airport can be as cheap as USD 28.16 if you opt for a NSW TrainLink train and as expensive as USD 295.25 if you buy a Virgin Australia Airlines 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 International Airport ?

  • 24 from Canberra to Sydney starting from 06:00 Canberra Airport until 19:10 Canberra Airport
  • 6 from Canberra to Sydney starting from 06:55 Canberra until 17:08 Canberra

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

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 144.88.

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

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

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

Greyhound Australia

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 International Airport?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% took a train
  • 46% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly