How to get from Melbourne to Canberra
4 ways, 466 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 8h 5m | A$65–213 estimated |
| Train | 8h 47m | A$80–335 estimated |
| Drive | 9h 55m | A$80–105 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 55m | A$1,120–1,520 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 17:359h 21m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$80–239
- 08:19 → 17:359h 16m · 2 changesTransport Victoria 96A$80–240
- 19:34 → 08:13 +1d12h 39m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 622A$97–279
- 19:37 → 08:13 +1d12h 36m · 2 changesTransport Victoria 11A$98–280
- 06:47 → 16:189h 31m · 2 changesTransport Victoria SeymourA$65–169
- 07:17 → 15:228h 5m · 1 changeTransport Victoria SeymourA$100–213
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Canberra?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 8h 5m door to door. The straight-line distance is 466 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Canberra?
- Bus is the cheapest, from A$65. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Canberra?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 8h 47m.
- How much is the bus from Melbourne to Canberra?
- Buses take about 8h 5m and cost A$65–213 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Canberra from Melbourne by road?
- About 660 km, roughly 9h 55m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$80–105; tolls and parking are extra.