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)CBR - ADL
3h 39m$258–560Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin StCoach
18h 45m$18–176Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
19h 25m$172–661Drive 1,139.8 km
- Drive from Canberra to Adelaide1,139.8 km
12h 38m$219–317Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to AdelaideAdelaide
19h 15m$192–310Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station632
- Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025
30h 58m$419–3,754
Canberra to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Adelaide is to bus which costs $17 - $180 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $250 - $600.
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 45m.
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 Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.
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 45m and costs $17 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Canberra to Adelaide, including transfers.
Canberra to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus 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 39m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $180 and takes 18h 45m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $3,800 and takes 30h 58m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to 85 Franklin St via Albury and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–370
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–370
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–3,700
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- 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
- $1,100–2,100
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,000–1,900
- PLATINUM
- $2,400–3,700
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,400–2,500
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $70–120
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–220
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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Canberra to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Canberra. It is currently 12:26 AM in Canberra and 11:56 PM 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 38m to drive from Canberra to Adelaide.
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