What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Melbourne is to fly which costs $290 - $900 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Melbourne is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $290 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Alice Springs and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Darwin to Melbourne?

The distance between Darwin and Melbourne is 3173 km. The road distance is 3733.7 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $500 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Darwin to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin to Melbourne bus from?

Darwin to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Darwin to Melbourne is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $290 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also train, which costs $5,400 - $5,700 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Darwin to Melbourne bus arrive?

Darwin to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 8:19 AM in Darwin and 9:49 AM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Darwin to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Melbourne is 3734 km. It takes approximately 37h 21m to drive from Darwin to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5383+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Darwin to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DRW - MEL
7h 35m
$298–868
Bus
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2d 4h
$512–1,089
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2d 13h
$5,436–5,682
Drive 3,733.7 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Melbournecar 3,733.7 km
37h 21m
$709–1,024
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DRW - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
11h 49m
$518–1,418

Darwin to Melbourne by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

$512Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,172.6 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Alice Springs and Adelaide in around 2d 4h.

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