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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin City to Melbourne

Composite routes from Darwin City to Melbourne

Cheapest
37 h 4 min
Car
3733 km.
from $205
Fastest
4 h 23 min
Plane
Other
2 d 4 h 50 min
3147 km.
from $631.70
2 d 13 h 30 min
Train, Bus
3148 km.
from $1242.43
2 d 14 h 41 min
3148 km.
from $1339.41

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
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Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
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4h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$176.93–$695.08
Qantas
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4h 22m
Every day
$176.93–$821.46
Virgin Australia
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4h 15m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$227.48–$758.27
Bus operators
Found: 2
Firefly Express
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Greyhound Australia
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Firefly Express
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9h 50m
3 times a day
$42.97–$58.13
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
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21h 5m
6 times a week
$139.02–$366.50
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Train operators
Found: 2
Journey Beyond - The Overland
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
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11h 25m
Twice a week
$75.83–$227.48
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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2d 2h
Once a week
$674.16–$1,319.75
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne is to fly, which costs $204.31 - $472.46 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne?

The fastest way to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4 hours and 56 minutes and costs $204.31 - $472.46.

Does the bus service between Darwin City and Melbourne offer direct travel?

No, there is no direct bus service between Darwin City and Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Alice Springs and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

What is the distance between Darwin City and Melbourne?

The distance between Darwin City and Melbourne is 3167 km. The road distance is 3753.7 km.

How can I travel from Darwin City to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin City to Melbourne without a car is to take a bus which takes 2 days 4 hours and costs $344.77 - $830.00.

How long does it take to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 56 minutes to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Darwin City to Melbourne bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates Darwin City to Melbourne bus services from Darwin station.

What is the fastest and most expensive way to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne?

The fastest and most expensive way to travel from Darwin City to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $204.31 - $472.46. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $344.77 - $830.00 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also train, which costs $702.31 - $1,660.01 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Darwin City to Melbourne bus arrive?

Darwin City to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

Can I drive from London to Paris?

The driving distance between London and Paris is 370 km. It takes approximately 4 hours to drive from London to Paris.

Which airlines fly from Darwin International Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Darwin International Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport.

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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