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      Melbourne to Canberra Bus

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      Melbourne to Canberra Route Summary

      Melbourne to Canberra bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and plane. We found up to 3 bus departures, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Melbourne at 22:00h, arriving to Canberra at 06:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 06:00h the following day. For faster travel, 23 flights are available daily.
      Departure station and country Melbourne, Australia
      Arrival station and country Canberra, Australia
      Travel Distance 676 km
      Average Trip Duration 08h 00min
      Total Departures 3
      Popular Operators Greyhound Australia
      Lowest Price €67
      Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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      Traveling by bus from Melbourne to Canberra

      The shortest travel distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 676 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 08:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

      Overnight buses

      If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Canberra earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Melbourne to Canberra. The overnight bus departs at 22:00 and arrives at 06:00 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 676 km and 06:49 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.
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      Bus companies

      Greyhound Australia is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

      Departure and arrival stations

      If you're wanting more detailed information about either Melbourne or Canberra, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

      Cheapest ticket prices

      Adult ticket: €67 (One-Way) or €134 (Return).

      Trip reviews from Melbourne to Canberra

      If you had travelled from Melbourne to Canberra, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.


      Other ways of traveling between Melbourne and Canberra

      In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Canberra below.

      Planes from Melbourne to Canberra

      If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Melbourne to Canberra, there are also some air options available. We currently have 23 daily departures from the Melbourne (Airport) located approximately 24 km from Melbourne.

      Melbourne to Canberra Bus Summary

      Route Overview Key Info
      Departure Station Melbourne
      Destination Station Canberra
      Daily Departures Over 3 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
      Earliest Departures 10:00 PM
      Latest Departure 10:00 PM
      Travel Distance 676 km
      Travel Time 08:00

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