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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bowral is to train which costs $60 - $250 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bowral is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $160 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Goulburn Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Bowral?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Bowral Station via Moss Vale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bowral?

The distance between Melbourne and Bowral is 844 km. The road distance is 744.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $60 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Melbourne to Bowral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bowral bus from?

Melbourne to Bowral bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bowral train from?

Melbourne to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Bowral?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bowral is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Melbourne to Bowral bus arrive?

Melbourne to Bowral bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Goulburn station.

Where does the Melbourne to Bowral train arrive?

Melbourne to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Moss Vale Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Bowral is 744 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Melbourne to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 304+ hotels available in Bowral.

Melbourne to Bowral - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Bowral by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
5h 11m
$163–476
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain 622 / ...
9h 35m
$63–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7206 / ...
10h 55m
$105–115
Drive 744.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Bowralcar 744.2 km
7h 54m
$135–195
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
5h 52m
$148–626
Fly Melbourne Airport to Wollongong, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wollongong (WOL)plane MEL - WOL
2. Take the bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus
5h 19m
$356–740
Fly Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Bowral Stationtrain
6h 40m
$175–451
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 855
11h 45m
$137–272

Melbourne to Bowral by train

27Weekly Trains

9h 35mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.1 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Goulburn Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 55m.

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