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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Melbourne

Composite routes from Brisbane to Melbourne

Cheapest
18 h 17 min
Car
1641 km.
from $90
Other
26 h
1374 km.
from $87.26
29 h 15 min
1374 km.
from $312.28
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
1373 km.
from $150.84
6 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1373 km.
from $292.42

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$3.91–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$35.87–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$86.96–$206.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$10.98
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 22m
Every day
$92.39–$597.83
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$40.22–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
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$2,137.01–$2,771.10
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $51.09 - $184.78 and takes 26h.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne is 1415 km. The road distance is 1749.7 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h and costs $51.09 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Brisbane to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne bus from?

Brisbane to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne train from?

Brisbane to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $51.09 - $184.78 and takes 26h, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $380.43 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne bus arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 05:11 in Brisbane and 06:11 in Melbourne.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne train arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Melbourne is 1750 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4413+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $76.17 per night.
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