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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Adelaide Cbd to Melbourne

Composite routes from Adelaide Cbd to Melbourne

Cheapest
8 h 4 min
Car
720 km.
from $39
Other
12 h 20 min
Bus, Train
652 km.
from $16.28

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Qatar Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qatar Airways
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$76.32–$508.80
Jetstar
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$69.96–$368.88
Qantas
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$95.40–$368.88
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$76.32–$508.80
Bus operators
Found: 2
Firefly Express
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Firefly Express
Website
9h 50m
3 times a day
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
9h 45m
Once daily
$6.36–$35.62
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Train operators
Found: 2
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
V/Line
Website
1h 58m
Hourly
$5.60–$7.63
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$76.32–$228.96
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable method of transportation from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne is to take the bus and train which costs $12.13 - $43.42 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the quickest method of travel from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne?

The quickest method of travel from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3 hours and 15 minutes and costs $76.62 - $242.62.

Can you find a direct bus route from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adelaide and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes.

How many kilometers is the distance between Adelaide CBD and Melbourne?

673 kilometers

How can I get to Melbourne from Adelaide CBD using public transportation?

The best way to get from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 9 hours and 50 minutes and costs $43.42 - $58.74.

How long does it take to travel from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes to travel from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I find the bus from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The bus from Adelaide to Melbourne departs from Adelaide station.

How can I travel from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $76.62 - $242.62. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.42 - $58.74 and takes 9h 50m, you could also train, which costs $76.62 - $242.62 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Firefly Express bus service from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne arrive?

The Firefly Express bus service from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne arrives at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

How much is the time difference between Adelaide CBD and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide CBD. It is currently 04:08 in Adelaide CBD and 04:38 in Melbourne.

Can you drive from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne?

The driving distance between Adelaide CBD and Melbourne is 725 kilometers. It takes approximately 8 hours and 3 minutes to drive from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne.

Where can I find hotels near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $91.44 per night.
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