There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Jolimont-MCG Station
3h 41m$139–389Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
12h 57m$22–65Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
10h 19m$101–105Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
11h 4m$149–380Drive 722.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena722.2 km
8h 7m$137–198
Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena is to bus and train which costs $22 - $65 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Rod Laver Arena station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Adelaide and Rod Laver Arena is 675 km. The road distance is 722.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $101 - $105.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena, including transfers.
Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $101 - $105. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $380 and takes 11h 4m.
Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Adelaide to Rod Laver Arena.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Rod Laver Arena, 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. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross to Jolimont-MCG Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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