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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bundaberg is to train which costs $150 - $1,800 and takes 31h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bundaberg is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $350 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Bundaberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Bundaberg. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Bundaberg via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Bundaberg?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Bundaberg. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Bundaberg via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bundaberg?

The distance between Melbourne and Bundaberg is 1609 km. The road distance is 1859.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bundaberg without a car is to train which takes 31h 48m and costs $150 - $1,800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Melbourne to Bundaberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bundaberg bus from?

Melbourne to Bundaberg bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bundaberg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Bundaberg?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bundaberg is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $350 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $1,800 and takes 31h 48m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 35h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne to Bundaberg bus arrive?

Melbourne to Bundaberg bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Bundaberg?

Bundaberg is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:49 PM in Melbourne and 2:49 PM in Bundaberg.

Where does the Melbourne to Bundaberg train arrive?

Melbourne to Bundaberg train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Bundaberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Bundaberg is 1859 km. It takes approximately 21h 8m to drive from Melbourne to Bundaberg.

Where can I stay near Bundaberg?

There are 207+ hotels available in Bundaberg.

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

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

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 Bundaberg
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane MEL - BDB
6h 41m
$359–519
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Bundabergtrain
31h 48m
$155–1,793
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bundabergbus
35h 8m
Drive 1,859.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Bundabergcar 1,859.2 km
21h 8m
$336–485
Fly Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MEL - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundabergbus
7h 10m
$278–694
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Bundaberg
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane AVV - BDB
8h 7m
$229–919
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane AVV - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundabergbus
11h 36m
$558–944
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Bundabergbus
39h 55m
$284–387

Melbourne to Bundaberg by train

13Weekly Trains

31h 48mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,609.2 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bundaberg, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bundaberg (BDB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Bundaberg via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 48m.

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