Gold Coast to Canberra by bus
Canberra lies 906 km (563 mi) south-west of Gold Coast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 1,106 km (687 mi) of road.
| Gold Coast | Canberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 640,778 | 367,752 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
Where to book buses from Gold Coast to Canberra
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Staying in Canberra
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Common questions
How far is Canberra from Gold Coast?
906 km (563 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gold Coast; by road roughly 1,106 km (687 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Canberra by bus?
About 16 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gold Coast and Canberra?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.