How far is Sydney from Canberra?

The distance covered from Sydney to Canberra is 248 km (154 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sydney to Canberra?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at SYD Airport - International, in Sydney, and end it at Canberra Civic Coach Stop, in Canberra.

Bus Sydney to Canberra from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sydney to Canberra on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Sydney Domestic Airport (SYD), T3	3h 10m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Canberra on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	Sydney Domestic Airport (SYD), T3	3h 10m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Canberra on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Canberra on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags

Next departures for Sydney to Canberra on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	3h 30m	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	SYD Airport - International	3h	9:00pm	Canberra	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:42 AM AEDT.

Get from Sydney to Canberra

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

239 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users generally express satisfaction with the service, highlighting its affordability and excellent quality. The buses are noted for their good seating, Wi-Fi availability, punctuality, and friendly drivers. However, some users experienced confusion due to inadequate signage at bus stops and mentioned noise issues during travel that could be improved upon for a more comfortable experience.

Greyhound Australia Sydney Canberra recent customer reviews

Trip was great, smooth, seamless and on time. But the bus stop in Sydney could have been better marked.

Martin D.

August 25, 2025

The bus was supposed to leave Sydney at 6:30 am and arrive in Canberra at 10:15 am, but unfortunately, it arrived at Central Station around 7:30 am and reached the final destination later than expected.

Jose Ruben R.

July 18, 2025

The driving was safe . The only thing l told my friends was to pick me up at Northbourne ave. But it was another place.

Beige M.

June 10, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Sydney and Canberra?

Stops in Sydney

A - SYD Airport - International

B - SYD Airport - Domestic

C - Central Station

Stops in Canberra

A - Canberra Civic Coach Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sydney to Canberra by bus

How far is Sydney from Canberra?
The distance covered from Sydney to Canberra is 248 km (154 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sydney to Canberra?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at SYD Airport - International, in Sydney, and end it at Canberra Civic Coach Stop, in Canberra.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$63

11-14

$63

Today

$52

11-16

$74

11-17

$49

11-18

$49

11-19

$50

11-20

$50

The cheapest trip from Sydney to Canberra was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sydney to Canberra, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $74 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Canberra based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-18.