Bus Sydney to Canberra: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sydney to Canberra

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sydney to Canberra from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound Australia or NSW Trainlink for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$27

Sunday

$27

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	8:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
NSW Trainlink	4h 35m	6:35 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Canberra	Kingston	Basic	$31	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 AM to Kingston, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
NSW Trainlink	3h 45m	7:20 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Canberra	Kingston	Basic	$31	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 7:20:00 AM to Kingston, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	8:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
NSW Trainlink	4h 35m	6:35 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Canberra	Kingston	Basic	$31	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 AM to Kingston, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
NSW Trainlink	3h 45m	7:20 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Canberra	Kingston	Basic	$31	A Bus from NSW Trainlink goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 7:20:00 AM to Kingston, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:00 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	10:15 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:45 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	11:15 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	4:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	5:15 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:45 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	8:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	10:15 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:45 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	7:45 AM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound Australia	3h 30m	5:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sydney to Canberra is $6 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sydney and Canberra

See here how frequent the connections between Sydney and Canberra are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Sydney to Canberra. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Sydney and Canberra.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 47 buses from Sydney to Canberra, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sydney and Canberra, with 30 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sydney to Canberra

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound Australia and NSW Trainlink that travel 17 times every day by bus from Sydney to Canberra in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney to Canberra starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	153.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound Australia and NSW Trainlink

Cheapest bus connections from Sydney to Canberra

Every day, 17 buses from 3 bus companies leave Sydney for Canberra: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$35

Saturday 12/06

$31

Sunday 12/07

$38

Monday 12/08

$33

Tuesday 12/09

$34

Wednesday 12/10

$33

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$34

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$35

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$33

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$35

Saturday 12/20

$36

Sunday 12/21

$33

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$34

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$33

Friday 12/26

$27

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Canberra

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sydney to Canberra, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sydney to Canberra. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sydney to Canberra, with $6. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Sydney to Canberra

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sydney to Canberra in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sydney to Canberra, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sydney to Canberra are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sydney to Canberra

These are the most booked bus companies between Sydney to Canberra from our users.

FlixBus from Sydney to Canberra

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Sydney to Canberra:

Cheapest Price	$6
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Last Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Greyhound Australia from Sydney to Canberra

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Sydney to Canberra:

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:30 PM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

NSW Trainlink from Sydney to Canberra

Here you will find the key facts about the NSW Trainlink bus route Sydney to Canberra:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Last Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sydney and Canberra

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sydney and Canberra.

Central Bus Station

Eddy Avenue 1

Blacktown

Ada Ave, at Wallis Ave, Bus Stop

Bus Station

Northbourne Avenue 65

Kingston

Canberra Centre Bus Stop

Parliament House Federation Mall Southbound

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney to Canberra

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sydney to Canberra? Or which bus companies serve the route Sydney to Canberra? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sydney to Canberra bus

How much does a Sydney Canberra bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 3h 30m to reach Canberra. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sydney to Canberra?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $48. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Canberra.

On average, how many connections are available from Sydney to Canberra each day?

Every day, the Sydney to Canberra bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Sydney to Canberra take?

The fastest bus from Sydney to Canberra is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sydney to Canberra?

The earliest bus arriving in Canberra from Sydney starts at 6:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Sydney to Canberra?

The latest bus trip departing from Sydney for Canberra starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Sydney Canberra route?

When traveling by bus from Sydney to Canberra, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound Australia and NSW Trainlink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Canberra?

You can check all the direct connections between Sydney and Canberra by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound Australia and NSW Trainlink.

What can I take with me on the Sydney to Canberra bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sydney Canberra bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sydney Canberra bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sydney to Canberra on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sydney to Canberra

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sydney and to Canberra

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sydney and to Canberra. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!