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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Chiltern is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Chiltern is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Chiltern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rd station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Chiltern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Chiltern Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Chiltern?

The distance between Melbourne and Chiltern is 271 km. The road distance is 274.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Chiltern without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $10 - $14.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern Station takes 3h 3m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Chiltern bus from?

Melbourne to Chiltern bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Chiltern train from?

Melbourne to Chiltern train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Chiltern?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Chiltern is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $28 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Melbourne to Chiltern bus arrive?

Melbourne to Chiltern bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rd.

Where does the Melbourne to Chiltern train arrive?

Melbourne to Chiltern train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Chiltern Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Chiltern?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Chiltern is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Melbourne to Chiltern.

Where can I stay near Chiltern?

There are 119+ hotels available in Chiltern.

Melbourne to Chiltern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Chiltern by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern Stationtrain Seymour
3h 3m
$10–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rdbus Seymour
5h 1m
$4–28
Drive 274.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Chilterncar 274.6 km
3h 2m
$49–71

Melbourne to Chiltern by train

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Distance: 271.3 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Chiltern, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Chiltern Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Chiltern Station/Railway Access Rd once daily. Tickets cost $4–28 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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