Travel information
Most international guests will require a visa to enter Australia and applications must be made in advance. You are advised to apply for your visa as early as possible as some applications may take 4-6 weeks to process.
Please visit here to ascertain the relevant visa for your visit.
How to get to Canberra
For most international attendees, Sydney airport would be the closest airport to Canberra. There are three convenient options to reach Canberra: taking a domestic flight, the Murrays bus, or the train.
| Option | How to Buy Tickets | Cost (AUD) | Travel Time | Pros | Cons |
| Domestic Flight | Airline websites (e.g., Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar) | $128 – $275 | ~55 minutes | – Fastest option – Frequent flights – Convenient | – More expensive – Additional time for security checks and transfers – About 30min travel time from airport to Canberra city centre by bus |
| Murrays Bus | Murrays Coaches website | $50 – $80 | ~3 hours 30 minutes | – Cost-effective – Comfortable (WiFi, USB chargers, leather seats) – Direct service – Only 1.2km away from the Rex | – Longer travel time – Fixed schedule |
| Train | NSW TrainLink website | $34 (economy class) $48 (first class) | ~4 hours | – Scenic route – Comfortable seating – Eco-friendly | – Longest travel time – Limited departures (three trains per day) – About 30min travel time from train station to Canberra city centre by bus |