There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Mount Hotham by bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Bus
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Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
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Take the bus from Albury to Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy
Cheapest
Bus via Beechworth
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Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
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Take the bus from Albury to Ford St/Camp St
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Take the bus from Ford St/Camp St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
Drive
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Drive from Canberra to Mount Hotham
Fly, bus
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Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Albury (ABX)
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Take the bus from QEII Square/Dean St to Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy
Canberra to Mount Hotham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mount Hotham is to bus via Beechworth which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Mount Hotham is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Mount Hotham. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Albury, Ford St/Camp St and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Canberra and Mount Hotham is 260 km. The road distance is 493.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Mount Hotham without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Canberra to Mount Hotham, including transfers.
Canberra to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.
There is no direct flight from Canberra Airport to Albury Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Canberra to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Alpine Hotel/Anderson St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Mount Hotham is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Canberra to Mount Hotham.

- Distance: 260.1 km
- Duration: 7h 7m
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Mount Hotham via Albury and Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy in around 7h 7m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $800
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $800
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,200
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,400
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390 - $1,000
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,200
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470 - $1,400
Flights from Canberra to Albury via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470 - $1,400

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50 - $75
- Advantage
- $55 - $85
- Premium
- $60 - $95

V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $35 - $50
Bus from Ford St/Camp St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6 - $9

- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Albury to Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Albury to Ford St/Camp St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from QEII Square/Dean St to Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
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Qantas offers flights from Canberra Airport to Albury Airport.
There are 29+ hotels available in Mount Hotham. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Canberra to Canberra Airport is to line 3 bus which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $5.