Direct Flight Darwin - Canberra from $385.22 | Compare Trains, Buses & More

How to Travel from

Darwin to Canberra

by Plane, Route or Car

Australia Darwin Canberra

Cheapest

By car (4 059 km)

40 h 8 min

4059 km.

from $223

Fastest

Other

Bus

2 d 13 h 45 min

3132 km.

from $607.39

Train, Bus

2 d 23 h 57 min

3132 km.

from $1365.22

Train

3 d 12 h 55 min

3132 km.

from $3795.23

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/

Train from Central Station to Canberra

Ave. Duration:

4h 9m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$6.19–$13.90

Greyhound Australia

Phone:

1300 473946

Website:

greyhound.com.au/

Bus from Darwin to Alice

Ave. Duration:

21h 5m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$139.02–$341.22

Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide

Ave. Duration:

19h 55m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$139.02–$353.86

Bus from Albury to Canberra

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$39.18–$82.15

V-Line Buses

Phone:

+61 3 9662 2505

Website:

vline.com.au/

Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury

Ave. Duration:

14h 5m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.85–$45.50

Bus from Albury to Canberra

Ave. Duration:

4h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$3.29–$20.22

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$240.12–$821.46

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra

Ave. Duration:

4h 15m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$366.50–$1,137.41

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra

Ave. Duration:

8h 15m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$290.67–$884.65

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/regional

Train from Southern Cross to Albury

Ave. Duration:

3h 19m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$18.96–$113.74

V/Line

Phone:

1800 800 007

Website:

vline.com.au/

Train from Southern Cross to Albury

Ave. Duration:

3h 36m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$5.94–$8.21

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:

1800 703 357

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/

Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

28h 30m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$1,011.03–$4,170.50

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:

1800 703 357

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/

Train from Adelaide to Southern

Ave. Duration:

11h 25m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$69.51–$214.84

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:

1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/

Train from Darwin to Adelaide

Ave. Duration:

2d 2h

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$646.97–$1,266.53

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?

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Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial (AWM) is a national war memorial, museum and archive dedicated to all Australians who died as a result of war, including peacekeeping duties. The AWM is located in Campbell, a suburb of the Australian capital city of Canberra. The grounds include five buildings and a sculpture garden. Most of the museum galleries and commemorative areas are contained in the Memorial Building.

Parliament House

Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, the legislative body of Australia's federal system of government. The building also houses the core of the executive (the Australian Government), containing the Cabinet room and offices of the Prime Minister and other federal ministers.

Lake Burley Griffin

Lake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake in the centre of Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was created in 1963 by the damming of the Molonglo River, which formerly ran between the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle. The lake is named after Walter Burley Griffin, the architect who won the competition to design the city of Canberra.

Canberra

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest Australian city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory at the northern tip of the Australian Alps, the country's highest mountain range. Canberra's estimated population was 456,692.

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Five ways to Travel from Darwin to Canberra

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Greyhound Australia

V-Line Buses

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

V/Line

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Canberra?

How far is it from Darwin to Canberra?

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

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

Where do I catch the Darwin to Canberra bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Canberra?

Where does the Darwin to Canberra bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Darwin and Canberra?

Can I drive from Darwin to Canberra?

Where can I stay near Canberra?