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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mallacoota is to train and bus which costs $12 - $45 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mallacoota is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $140.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mallacoota?

The distance between Melbourne and Mallacoota is 514 km. The road distance is 513.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mallacoota without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h and costs $12 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Melbourne to Mallacoota, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mallacoota?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mallacoota is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Melbourne to Mallacoota.

Where can I stay near Mallacoota?

There are 70+ hotels available in Mallacoota.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Mallacoota by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rdbus Coach
10h
$12–44
Drive 513.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mallacootacar 513.4 km
5h 58m
$94–136
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rdbus
7h 33m
$230–843

Melbourne to Mallacoota by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10hAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.2 km
Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Mallacoota. However, you can take the train to Bairnsdale Station, walk to Bairnsdale, take the bus to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd, then take the bus to Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Mallacoota in around 5h 58m.

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