There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CBR - ADL
3h 46m$278–610Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
18h 35m$18–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Yass Junction, Coach Stopbus 781
- Take the train from Yass Junction to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
20h 45m$274–643Drive 1,139.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Adelaidecar 1,139.8 km
12h 43m$237–341Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus Au100-4 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
19h 7m$163–213Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 632
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
31h 33m$416–4,637
Canberra to Adelaide by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Adelaide is to bus which costs $17 - $190 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 33m.
The distance between Canberra and Adelaide is 986 km. The road distance is 1139.8 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $17 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Canberra to Adelaide, including transfers.
Canberra to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $190 and takes 18h 35m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $4,700 and takes 31h 33m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to 85 Franklin St via Albury and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 18h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Yass Junction to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–80
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $210–250
- Red Premium
- $350–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
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- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Yass Junction, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Canberra to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Canberra. It is currently 4:34 AM in Canberra and 4:04 AM in Adelaide.
Canberra to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Adelaide is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Canberra to Adelaide.
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