Getting from Sydney to Canberra

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3 ways to travel from Sydney to Canberra

Train

Chosen by 58% of travellers

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About this route

The distance between Sydney and Canberra is 247 km (154.4 miles)
58% of travelers between Sydney and Canberra choose to go by train.
For lower prices, bus start from 17 US$, around 37% less than the next-cheapest option.
Departures run throughout the day, so booking on short notice is usually possible, but availability changes with the season.

Route shown is for illustrative purposes only. Exact routing depends on your selected operator.

A beautiful view from within central Canberra

Companies Operating from Sydney to Canberra

4h 7m - 4h 27m

US$ 28 - US$ 33

Virgin Australia Airlines

1h

US$ 211 - US$ 239

55m - 1h

US$ 219 - US$ 387

Greyhound Australia

3h - 3h 45m

US$ 31 - US$ 34

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Trips arriving from Sydney

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Wagga Wagga to Sydney Albury to Sydney Gold Coast to Sydney Newcastle to Sydney Tamworth to Sydney

Popular routes connecting Canberra

Trips leaving from Canberra

Canberra to Sydney Canberra to Melbourne Canberra to Wagga Wagga Canberra to Albury Canberra to Goulburn

Canberra to Brisbane Canberra to Adelaide Canberra to Coffs Harbour Canberra to Newcastle

Trips arriving from Canberra

Sydney to Canberra Melbourne to Canberra Wagga Wagga to Canberra Albury to Canberra Brisbane to Canberra

Newcastle to Canberra Goulburn to Canberra Adelaide to Canberra Coffs Harbour to Canberra