What is the cheapest way to get from Echuca to Colac?

The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Colac is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Echuca to Colac?

The fastest way to get from Echuca to Colac is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Echuca and Colac?

No, there is no direct bus from Echuca station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station/Sturt St and arriving at Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Echuca and Colac?

No, there is no direct train from Echuca station to Colac station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station and arriving at Colac Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Echuca to Colac?

The distance between Echuca and Colac is 392 km. The road distance is 307.1 km.

How do I travel from Echuca to Colac without a car?

The best way to get from Echuca to Colac without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $15 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Echuca to Colac?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Echuca to Colac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echuca to Colac bus from?

Echuca to Colac bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Where do I catch the Echuca to Colac train from?

Echuca to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Echuca Station.

Train or bus from Echuca to Colac?

The best way to get from Echuca to Colac is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Echuca to Colac bus arrive?

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

Where does the Echuca to Colac train arrive?

Echuca to Colac train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Echuca to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Colac is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Echuca to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 22+ hotels available in Colac.

Echuca to Colac - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Echuca to Colac by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Echuca Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
6h 2m
$15–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
3. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
7h 20m
$5–53
Drive 307.1 km
1. Drive from Echuca to Colaccar 307.1 km
4h 1m
$56–80

Echuca to Colac by train

21Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.3 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Echuca, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Echuca Station to Colac Station via Footscray Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Colac Station/Gellibrand St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 7h 20m.

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