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How to get fromCanberra to Melbourneby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    3h 7m
    $161–413

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    8h 12m
    $21–282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    7h 52m
    $100–230

  4. Drive 647.7 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Melbournecar car 647.7 km
    6h 55m
    $117–169

  5. Bus via Tarcutta

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Paddy Osborne Park/Sydney Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Tarcutta to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    9h 15m
    $98–121

Canberra to Melbourne by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbourne 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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