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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kalaru is to train and bus which costs $12 - $40 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kalaru is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Kalaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne station to Kalaru. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Tathra Rd Before Blackfellows Lake Rd via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale and Canning St At Carp St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Kalaru?

The distance between Melbourne and Kalaru is 505 km. The road distance is 599.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kalaru without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $12 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Melbourne to Kalaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kalaru bus from?

Melbourne to Kalaru bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Kalaru?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kalaru is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Bairnsdale, which costs $7 - $65 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Melbourne to Kalaru bus arrive?

Melbourne to Kalaru bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Kalaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Kalaru is 600 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Melbourne to Kalaru.

Where can I stay near Kalaru?

There are 204+ hotels available in Kalaru.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Kalaru by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
4h 28m
$228–818
Bus via Bairnsdale
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church Stbus
12h 26m
$7–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church Stbus Coach
11h 24m
$12–40
Drive 599.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Kalarucar 599.9 km
7h 5m
$114–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus 771
14h 14m
$116–239

Melbourne to Kalaru by train and bus

7Weekly Services

11h 24mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kalaru, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Tathra Rd Before Blackfellows Lake Rd via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, Carp St/Church St, and Canning St At Carp St in around 12h 26m.

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