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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mareeba is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $490 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Mareeba is to fly and bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $280 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Mareeba?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Mareeba. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Mareeba via Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Canberra to Mareeba?

The distance between Canberra and Mareeba is 2162 km. The road distance is 2533 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Mareeba without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 16m and costs $230 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Canberra to Mareeba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Mareeba bus from?

Canberra to Mareeba bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.

Where does the Canberra to Mareeba bus arrive?

Canberra to Mareeba bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Mareeba?

Mareeba is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 8:14 AM in Canberra and 7:14 AM in Mareeba.

Can I drive from Canberra to Mareeba?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Mareeba is 2533 km. It takes approximately 28h 53m to drive from Canberra to Mareeba.

Where can I stay near Mareeba?

There are eight+ hotels available in Mareeba.

Canberra to Mareeba - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Mareeba by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Canberra International Airport to Cairns, bus
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane CBR - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
10h 2m
$287–640
Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
11h
$199–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
47h 16m
$230–6,879
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
2d 3h
$425–759
Drive 2,533 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Mareebacar 2,533 km
28h 53m
$455–657
Fly Canberra International Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CBR - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Mareebacar
10h 30m
$328–655
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
11h 45m
$540–2,302
Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
47h 20m
$312–6,944

Canberra to Mareeba by bus and train

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47h 16mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,161.7 km
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mareeba, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Mareeba via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 3h.

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