What is the cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega?

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega is to train and bus via Bairnsdale which costs $19 - $50 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega?

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Bega is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Bega?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Bega. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Carp St/Church St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Bega?

The distance between Castlemaine and Bega is 597 km. The road distance is 724.7 km.

How do I travel from Castlemaine to Bega without a car?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Bega without a car is to train and bus via Bairnsdale which takes 12h 43m and costs $19 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Castlemaine to Bega?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Castlemaine to Bega, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Bega bus from?

Castlemaine to Bega bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Bus or fly from Castlemaine to Bega?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Bega is to bus which takes 14h 11m and costs $8 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $420 - $1,400 and takes 23h 17m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Bega bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Bega bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Bega?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Bega is 725 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Castlemaine to Bega.

Where can I stay near Bega?

There are 204+ hotels available in Bega.

Castlemaine to Bega - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Castlemaine to Bega by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
6h 42m
$222–814
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
4. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church Stbus
14h 11m
$9–82
Train, bus via Bairnsdale
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church Stbus
12h 43m
$19–50
Drive 724.7 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Begacar 724.7 km
8h 29m
$138–199
Fly Bendigo Airport to Merimbula Airport
1. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BXG - MIM
23h 17m
$422–1,314
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane AVV - MIM
9h 54m
$245–1,128
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus
10h 22m
$173–488
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Moruya Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane MEL - MYA
3. Take the bus from Moruya to Begabus
11h 15m
$294–812
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus 771
15h 27m
$121–258

Castlemaine to Bega by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 43mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castlemaine to Bega.

Launch map view

Distance: 596.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Bega, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Carp St/Church St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 14h 11m. Alternatively, Qantas and Regional Express fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.