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

The cheapest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne is to drive and car ferry which costs $150 - $600 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $420 - $800.

How far is it from Kingscote to Melbourne?

The distance between Kingscote and Melbourne is 724 km.

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

The best way to get from Kingscote to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and car ferry and bus and train which takes 17h 50m and costs $230 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kingscote to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kingscote and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Kingscote. It is currently 12:24 AM in Kingscote and 12:54 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5329+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kingscote to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Kingscote to Melbourne by plane, taxi, car ferry, bus, train, 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 to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane KGC - MEL
4h 12m
$421–755
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kingscote to Penneshawcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jerviscarferry
3. Drive from Cape Jervis to Melbournecar
10h 33m
$151–555
Taxi, car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Kingscote to Penneshawtaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jerviscarferry
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaidebus
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
17h 50m
$231–821
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane KGC - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 35m
$377–745

Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$340Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 723.6 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Kingscote, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas flies from Kingscote (KGC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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