What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Merimbula?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Merimbula?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Merimbula is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $230 - $650.

How far is it from Essendon to Merimbula?

The distance between Essendon and Merimbula is 472 km. The road distance is 587.5 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Merimbula without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 59m and costs $17 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Merimbula?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Essendon to Merimbula, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Essendon to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Essendon to Merimbula is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $70 and takes 12h 46m.

Can I drive from Essendon to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Merimbula is 587 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Essendon to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 317+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Essendon to Merimbula - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Merimbula by plane, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MEL - MIM
4h 19m
$230–610
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park St
12h 46m
$12–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park StCoach
10h 59m
$18–44
Drive 587.5 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Merimbula587.5 km
6h 57m
$116–167

Essendon to Merimbula by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 59mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.2 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essendon Station to Park St via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 12h 46m.

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