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

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Melbourne is to bus and car ferry and train which costs $60 - $280 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Melbourne is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $120 - $400.

How far is it from Launceston to Melbourne?

The distance between Launceston and Melbourne is 510 km.

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

The best way to get from Launceston to Melbourne without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 14h 40m and costs $60 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Launceston to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Launceston to Melbourne by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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 Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)LST - MEL
1h 52m
$122–398
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Southern Cross Station
14h 40m
$64–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Melbourne
12h 32m
$84–303
Fly to Essendon Fields Airport
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)LST - MEB
4h 21m
$115–526

Launceston to Melbourne by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

11Weekly Services

14h 40mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.3 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours.

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