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How to get fromMelbourne Zoo to Dandenong Rangesby tram, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Ranges by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 58 tram, train, line 688 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25 to Flagstafftram58
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Croydon Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus688
    2h 26m
    $16

  2. Drive 44.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Rangescar44.1 km
    42 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 907 bus, line 688 bus

    1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus907
    2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus688
    3h 10m
    $21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Rangestaxi44.1 km
    42 min
    $100–130

Melbourne Zoo to Dandenong Ranges by foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Royal Park Station, Melbourne Central Station, Swanston St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 10m.

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