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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Barossa is to bus via Gawler station which costs $30 - $90 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Barossa is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $440.

How far is it from Melbourne to Barossa?

The distance between Melbourne and Barossa is 734 km. The road distance is 721.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Barossa without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $180 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Melbourne to Barossa, including transfers.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Barossa?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Barossa is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $180 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $160 and takes 13h 46m.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Barossa?

Barossa is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:57 PM in Melbourne and 8:27 PM in Barossa.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Barossa?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Barossa is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Melbourne to Barossa.

Where can I stay near Barossa?

There are 155+ hotels available in Barossa.

Melbourne to Barossa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Barossa by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler station
4h 51m
$168–433
Bus via Gawler station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
14h 40m
$33–90
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
12h 13m
$183–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to AdelaideAdelaide
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to GawlerAdelaide
13h 46m
$142–160
Drive 721.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Barossa721.9 km
8h 29m
$137–198

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

152Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Barossa via Adelaide, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Gawler, Gawler Stop 124 Lyndoch Rd North side, and Orlando Wines Rowland Flat in around 13h 46m.

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