There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Kaniva by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Ararat
best- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat StationThe Overland
- Take the bus from Ararat station to KanivaAdelaide
6h 30mDrive 386.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Geelong to Kaniva386.5 km
4h 38m$75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to KanivaAdelaide
6h 40m$96–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Station
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Station
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Kaniva
7h 20m$109–118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Kaniva is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Kaniva is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Kaniva. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Kaniva via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Geelong and Kaniva is 394 km. The road distance is 386.5 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Kaniva without a car is to train and bus via Ararat which takes 6h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Geelong to Kaniva, including transfers.
Geelong to Kaniva bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Kaniva bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Kaniva is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Geelong to Kaniva.
There are three+ hotels available in Kaniva.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Kaniva, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Kaniva via Ballarat in around 6h 40m.
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Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ararat station to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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