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How to get fromInvercargill to Melbourneby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Invercargill to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Invercargill to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane IVC - MEL
    6h 37m
    $227–850

  2. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ZQN - MEL
    9h 28m
    $403–949

  3. Fly Invercargill to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane IVC - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $353–1,340

Invercargill (IVC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,182.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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