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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Perth to Melbourne

Composite routes from Perth to Melbourne

Cheapest
35 h 5 min
Car
3310 km.
from $182
Fastest
3 h 58 min
Plane
Other
2 d 6 h 28 min
Train, Bus
2720 km.
from $3732.39
2 d 7 h 40 min
2720 km.
from $3829.35
2 d 8 h 58 min
Train, bus via Bendigo, Train, bus via Bendigo
2720 km.
from $2380.20

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
World Ticket
Website
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Sharp Aviation
Website
World Ticket
Website
5h 5m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$25.28–$240.12
Jetstar
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$189.57–$1,011.01
Qantas
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$290.67–$1,011.01
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$240.12–$884.64
Sharp Aviation
Website
5h 40m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$25.28–$240.12
Bus operators
Found: 2
Firefly Express
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Firefly Express
Website
9h 50m
3 times a day
$42.97–$58.13
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
9h 45m
Once daily
$6.32–$35.39
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Train operators
Found: 3
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
V/Line
Website
1h 58m
Hourly
$5.56–$7.58
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
43h 15m
Once a week
$1,390.14–$5,686.95
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$75.83–$227.48
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Spirit of Tasmania
Website
Spirit of Tasmania
Website
10h
Once daily
$49.29–$328.58
+61 3 6419 9320
+61 3 6419 9320
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to fly which costs $163.04 - $543.48 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $163.04 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct train between Perth and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Southern Cross via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Perth to Melbourne?

The distance between Perth and Melbourne is 2737 km. The road distance is 3419.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Melbourne without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $1195.65 - $5000 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Perth to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Melbourne train from?

Perth to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $163.04 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1304.35 - $5108.70 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 3h ahead of Perth. It is currently 03:08 in Perth and 06:08 in Melbourne.

Where does the Perth to Melbourne train arrive?

Perth to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Perth to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Melbourne is 3419 km. It takes approximately 35h 45m to drive from Perth to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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