What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo is to bus and train which costs $22 - $65 and takes 12h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Melbourne Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Melbourne Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Royal Park Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo?

The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne Zoo is 675 km. The road distance is 719.4 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $101 - $105.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo train from?

Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $101 - $105. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo train arrive?

Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo is 719 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Zoo?

There are 5135+ hotels available in Melbourne Zoo.

Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Royal Park Station
3h 50m
$139–389
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
12h 58m
$22–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
10h 29m
$101–105
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
11h 14m
Drive 719.4 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo719.4 km
8h 4m
$138–199

Adelaide to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, and foot

14Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.4 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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