The distance between Canberra and Hobart is around 878km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Canberra to Hobart by plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hobart → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hobart (HBA).
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+ 2 othersDrive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
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There are several options for getting from Canberra to Hobart by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$265 ($175) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$590 ($395).
The distance between Canberra and Hobart is around 878km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Canberra and Hobart by plane.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Hobart is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$590 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Hobart is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$265 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Canberra and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canberra and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Canberra and Hobart. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Hobart (HBA). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Canberra and Hobart with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Qantas, Link Airways and Jetstar fly between Canberra and Hobart. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Canberra to Hobart typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).
The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Canberra to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around A$590 ($395).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 25m | A$590($395) | every 30 mins | 878km (546 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 40m | A$265($175) | twice daily | 1,370km (852 miles) |
Qantas
Link Airways
Spirit of Tasmania
The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.