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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to City is to bus via Wodonga which costs $8 - $65 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to City is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne and arriving at Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Melbourne to City?

The distance between Melbourne and City is 499 km. The road distance is 645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Melbourne to City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to City bus from?

Melbourne to City bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to City?

The best way to get from Melbourne to City is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Melbourne to City bus arrive?

Melbourne to City bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to City?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to City is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Melbourne to City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to City?

Book your Melbourne to City bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near City?

There are 871+ hotels available in City.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
3h 10m
$150–404
Bus via Wodonga
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wodonga Station/Moloney Drbus Seymour
2. Take the bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus Coach
11h 1m
$8–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus Au100-4 / ...
7h 51m
$100–230
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Citycar 645.4 km
6h 55m
$115–165
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
8h 2m
$32–282

Melbourne to City by bus

35Weekly Buses

7h 51mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.4 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and City, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 7h 51m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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