Sydney to Canberra

Sydney to Canberra

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Sydney to Canberra Destination Reviews

KR
Kerry R
On time,, sears not too bad, buffet car reasonable.
Sydney to Canberra, Train #635 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 19, 2026
ML
Michael L
No decaf, and no alternative milks.
Sydney to Canberra, Train #633 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 14, 2026
PR
Peter R
Easy and convenient way to travel front canberra to sydney
Sydney to Canberra, Train #635 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 17, 2026
EF
Esther F
The service was good but they told me that the only way I could change my ticket was if I called them. I live in Denmark so it was very very expensive to change the tickets but they said there was no other option
Sydney to Canberra, Bus Early Bird, Greyhound Australia, Nov 4, 2025
SR
Sandy R
Train was very squeaky- we weren’t expecting that. My noise cancelling headphones helped, and then after a few hours I think we got used to it.
Sydney to Canberra, Train #633 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Oct 25, 2025
SV
Sixolile V
It was a last minute booking with my kids but the treatment we got was amazing the drive was very helpful and welcoming to us and it was our first time taking a bus but we had a great time
Sydney to Canberra, Bus Flexible, Greyhound Australia, Jun 24, 2025
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Sydney to Canberra Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
06:00
10:00
$255.29
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:20
17:00
$224.81
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
06:40
11:15
$30.82
  5.0
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
07:00
11:15
$30.82
  5.0
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
07:20
11:05
$30.82
  3.0
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
07:40
16:50
$275.95
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:00
18:30
$239.44
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:20
14:55
$477.04
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:40
09:40
$129.03
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
09:00
13:40
$226.92
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:20
10:15
$153.73
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:45
17:05
$3,062.59
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:20
14:35
$430.44
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
11:00
18:10
$315.24
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:30
18:05
$374.73
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
11:46
16:13
$38.50
  5.0
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
12:05
18:10
$222.04
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
12:30
16:45
$30.82
  3.0
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
13:00
23:15
$225.64
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
13:20
14:35
$190.44

How to get from Sydney to Canberra

Travelling between Sydney and Canberra 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 1,068.32 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.84.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 31 hours to travel between Sydney and Canberra depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sydney and Canberra. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h 5m to reach Canberra.

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

Travelling between Sydney and Canberra can be as cheap as USD 24.84 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 1,068.32 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 Sydney and Canberra ?

  • 188 from Sydney to Canberra starting from 06:00 Sydney Airport Australia until 21:00 Sydney Airport Australia
  • 21 from Sydney to Canberra starting from 06:35 Sydney Central Station until 23:45 Sydney Central Station

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

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 Sydney to Canberra, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 270.57.

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 Sydney and Canberra

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

Bus

Travelling from Sydney to Canberra 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 Sydney and Canberra

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 Sydney to Canberra?

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

  • 39% chosen Bus+Train
  • 39% took a train
  • 21% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Sydney to Canberra

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Canberra

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:00 午前
Latest Departure11:45 午後
Departures per day209
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, FlixBus, Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLinkBus, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia