How long does the train from Sydney to Canberra take?

The train from Sydney to Canberra will take approximately 4 hours.

Is there a direct train from Sydney to Canberra?

Canberra has direct rail service from Sydney with every day departures. You'll get the destionation in about 4 hours.

Sydney to Canberra Train

Explore the most current information on trains from Sydney to Canberra

Sydney to Canberra Railway Route

Distance

286 km

Travel time

4h

Trains per day

3

Reverse route

Canberra - Sydney Train

Sydney is one of the most traveled cities in Australia, with modern trains
connecting it to Canberra.
NSW TrainLink's Sydney to Canberra train is modern and well-equipped
one, that will take you from Sydney Central railway station to Canberra
Kingston station in approximately 4 hours. There are three time slots for trains each day, so you'll be able to easily book your ticket and pay in the currency of your choice.
Your journey will be a pleasant and comfortable one in both Economy Class Seat or 1st Class Seats.
You can also check how far is Sydney from Melbourne if you are willing to extend your travel plans.

Trains:

NSW TrainLink regional express trains.
Ticket price:

from 49 USD an economy class seat.
Seat reservation:

after booking a ticket, you will be assigned to one of the seats.
Ticket delivery:

you can download the PDF of the tickets to print them or show on your electronic device when boarding a train.