What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $8 - $12.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges?

The distance between Melbourne and Dandenong Ranges is 38 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train and line 688 bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges is 42 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges.

Where can I stay near Dandenong Ranges?

There are 793+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 688 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Croydon StationLilydale
2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd688
1h 36m
$10
Drive 41.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges41.5 km
45 min
$9–12
Line 907 bus, line 688 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St907
2. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd688
2h 42m
$15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges41.5 km
45 min
$100–120

Melbourne to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus

163Weekly Services

1h 36mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 42m.

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