How to travel from Noosa to Canberra, Australia
The distance between Noosa and Canberra is around 1,093km (679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Noosa to Canberra by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canberra → Noosa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Noosa Junction station stop B then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Canberra (CBR).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costA$340($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Canberra.
- Duration23h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$190($130)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Roma Street station platform 8 then Central Station and then to Canberra Station.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa and Canberra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Noosa to Canberra by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$340 ($230).
The distance between Noosa and Canberra is around 1,093km (679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,063km (661 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Noosa and Canberra by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$340 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Noosa Junction station stop B then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa and Canberra. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Noosa Junction station stop B, Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Noosa and Canberra. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Noosa Junction station stop B then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Noosa and Canberra. The distance is around 1,307km (812 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa and Canberra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | A$340($230) | hourly | 1,093km (679 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 5m | A$485($325) | hourly | 1,119km (695 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 6h 55m | A$200($135) | hourly | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Bus | 23h 35m | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,476km (917 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 21h 20m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 1,460km (907 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train | 23h 15m | A$245($165) | once daily | 1,457km (906 miles) |
Drive | 14h 5m | A$175($115) | on demand | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Noosa and Canberra
Bus companies
TRANSLink QLD
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Airports near Canberra
The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Canberra
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Canberra
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Canberra