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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Malanda is to fly and drive which costs $210 - $550 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Malanda is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 58m and costs $340 - $700.

How far is it from Melbourne to Malanda?

The distance between Melbourne and Malanda is 2414 km. The road distance is 2727.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Malanda without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2 days 4h and costs $420 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Melbourne to Malanda, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Malanda?

Malanda is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:20 PM in Melbourne and 12:20 PM in Malanda.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Malanda?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Malanda is 2728 km. It takes approximately 32h 41m to drive from Melbourne to Malanda.

Where can I stay near Malanda?

There are 64+ hotels available in Malanda.

Melbourne to Malanda - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Malanda by plane, taxi, 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.

Fly to Cairns, taxi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
2. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malanda
5h 58m
$348–668
Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MEL - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Malanda
8h 23m
$218–548
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Babinda
4. Take the taxi from Babinda to Malanda
2d 4h
$427–6,753
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Babinda
4. Take the taxi from Babinda to Malanda
2d 9h
$624–1,266
Drive 2,727.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Malanda2,727.5 km
32h 41m
$518–747
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Babinda
4. Take the taxi from Babinda to Malanda
2d 9h

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

91Weekly Planes

4h 14mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Malanda.

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Distance: 2,413.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Malanda, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Malanda. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then take the taxi to Malanda. Alternatively, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Babinda, then take the taxi to Malanda.

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