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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Canberra

Composite routes from Darwin to Canberra

Cheapest
39 h 45 min
Car
3936 km.
from $216
Fastest
4 h 36 min
Plane
Other
2 d 13 h 45 min
3132 km.
from $607.39
2 d 23 h 57 min
Train, Bus
3132 km.
from $1365.22
3 d 12 h 55 min
3132 km.
from $3795.23

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 9m
3 times a day
$6.19–$13.90
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
21h 5m
6 times a week
$139.02–$341.22
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
14h 5m
Once daily
$8.85–$45.50
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
9h 30m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$240.12–$821.46
Qantas
Website
4h 15m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$366.50–$1,137.41
Virgin Australia
Website
8h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$290.67–$884.65
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
$18.96–$113.74
131 500
131 500
Call
V/Line
Website
3h 36m
3 times a day
$5.94–$8.21
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
28h 30m
Once a week
$1,011.03–$4,170.50
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$69.51–$214.84
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 2h
Once a week
$646.97–$1,266.53
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Canberra is to fly which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Canberra is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Canberra via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St and Albury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Darwin to Canberra?

The distance between Darwin and Canberra is 3172 km. The road distance is 4061.6 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $250 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Darwin to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin to Canberra bus from?

Darwin to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Canberra?

The best way to get from Darwin to Canberra is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train, which costs $1413.04 - $4782.61 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the Darwin to Canberra bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Darwin and Canberra?

Canberra is 1h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 19:14 in Darwin and 20:44 in Canberra.

Can I drive from Darwin to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Canberra is 4062 km. It takes approximately 40h 12m to drive from Darwin to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 683+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $63.97 per night.
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