What is the cheapest way to get from Cooma to Mount Buller?

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Mount Buller is to bus and drive via Bairnsdale which costs $55 - $110 and takes 14h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooma to Mount Buller?

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Mount Buller is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $95 - $140.

How far is it from Cooma to Mount Buller?

The distance between Cooma and Mount Buller is 680 km. The road distance is 489 km.

How long does it take to get from Cooma to Mount Buller?

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Cooma to Mount Buller, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cooma to Mount Buller?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Mount Buller is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Cooma to Mount Buller.

Where can I stay near Mount Buller?

There are 158+ hotels available in Mount Buller.

Cooma to Mount Buller - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Cooma to Mount Buller by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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

Bus, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
3. Take the train from Albury Station to Wangaratta Station623 / ...
4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd
5. Drive from Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd to Mount Buller
11h 19m
$36–311
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Ovens St/Rowan St
4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan St to Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd
5. Drive from Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd to Mount Buller
11h 29m
$30–185
Bus, train, drive via Goulburn
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772 / ...
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Station632 / ...
3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Wangaratta Station623 / ...
4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd
5. Drive from Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd to Mount Buller
13h 46m
$86–271
Drive 489 km
1. Drive from Cooma to Mount Buller489 km
6h 48m
$95–137
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, train, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
4. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to MMBL Depot/High St
5. Take the taxi from MMBL Depot/High St to Mount Buller
10h 7m
$290–653
Bus, train, drive via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St772 / ...
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
3. Take the train from Albury Station to Wangaratta Station623 / ...
4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd
5. Drive from Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd to Mount Buller
11h 42m
$47–314
Bus, drive via Bairnsdale
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Bailey St/Princes Hwy
2. Take the bus from Bailey to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd14
3. Take the bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Pioneer Park/Great Alpine Rd
4. Drive from Pioneer Park/Great Alpine Rd to Mount Buller
14h 28m
$57–107
Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly, train, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga St
2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MIM - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
4. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to MMBL Depot/High St
5. Take the taxi from MMBL Depot/High St to Mount Buller
10h 47m
$380–862

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 679.7 km
Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Cooma, NSW, Australia and Mount Buller, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cooma to Mount Buller. However, you can take the bus to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, take the bus to Albury, walk to Albury Station, take the train to Wangaratta Station, walk to Wangaratta Station/Norton St, take the bus to Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd, then drive to Mount Buller. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Mount Buller via Canberra Station, Coach Stop, Canberra Station, Goulburn Station, Wangaratta Station, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, and Edi Cheshunt Rd/King Valley Rd in around 13h 46m.

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