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39 h 40 min
3934 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Darwin

Composite routes from Canberra to Darwin

Cheapest
39 h 40 min
Car
3934 km.
from $216
Fastest
4 h 36 min
Plane
Other
8 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
3132 km.
from $280.01
2 d 14 h 40 min
3132 km.
from $631.04
3 d 3 h 12 min
Bus, Train
3132 km.
from $1287.28
3 d 14 h 28 min
3132 km.
from $3035.15

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 8m
Once daily
$6.36–$13.99
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 35m
Once daily
$40.70–$82.68
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$3.43–$21.62
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 15m
Hourly
$39.43–$55.97
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
7h 25m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$228.96–$699.59
Qantas
Website
4h 25m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$318.00–$953.99
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 25m
Monday to Saturday
$254.40–$699.59
Train operators
Found: 5
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
3h 19m
Twice daily
$19.08–$120.84
131 500
131 500
Call
V/Line
Website
3h 42m
3 times a day
$6.23–$8.27
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$763.19–$2,798.37
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
10h 25m
Twice a week
$76.32–$228.96
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 6h
Twice a week
$678.54–$1,328.31
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable travel route from Canberra to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to bus and fly which costs $229.85 - $549.08 and takes 8h 52m.

How can I get from Canberra to Darwin as quickly as possible?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to fly which takes 5 hours and 59 minutes and costs $268.16 - $766.16.

What is the bus journey between Canberra and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Darwin via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Canberra to Darwin?

The distance between Canberra and Darwin is 3163 km. The road distance is 4058.1 km.

How can I get from Canberra to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $306.46 - $893.85.

How long does it take to travel from Canberra to Darwin?

It takes approximately 5 hours 59 minutes to get from Canberra to Darwin, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Canberra to Darwin bus from?

Canberra station is where you can catch the bus to Darwin.

How should one travel from Canberra to Darwin?

The best way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $268.16 - $766.16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $306.46 - $893.85 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1,404.62 - $4,341.56 and takes 3 days 14h.

Canberra to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.

Where does the bus arrive in Canberra to Darwin?

What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?

Darwin is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Canberra. It is currently 15:13 in Canberra and 13:43 in Darwin.

Can you drive from Canberra to Darwin?

The driving distance between Canberra and Darwin is 4058 kilometers. It takes approximately 40 hours and 7 minutes to drive from Canberra to Darwin.

Where can I find accommodation near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $57.81 per night.
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