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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Echuca is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Echuca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Echuca?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Echuca Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Echuca?

The distance between Melbourne and Echuca is 215 km. The road distance is 205 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Echuca without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $3 - $22.

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

The bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt St takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Echuca bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Echuca train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Echuca?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Echuca is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $3 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Melbourne to Echuca bus arrive?

Melbourne to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Where does the Melbourne to Echuca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Echuca?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Echuca is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Melbourne to Echuca.

Where can I stay near Echuca?

There are 130+ hotels available in Echuca.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Echuca by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt StCoach
2h 59m
$3–22
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca StationBendigo
3h 6m
$8–11
Drive 205 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Echuca205 km
2h 35m
$39–57

Melbourne to Echuca by bus

10Weekly Buses

2h 59mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Echuca.

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Distance: 215.2 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt St once daily. Tickets cost $3–22 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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