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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $12 - $40 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne station to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Park St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Merimbula?

The distance between Melbourne and Merimbula is 478 km. The road distance is 578.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $12 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Melbourne to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Merimbula bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $65 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Melbourne to Merimbula bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Merimbula is 579 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Melbourne to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 318+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Melbourne to Merimbula - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MEL - MIM
3h 36m
$238–618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park St
10h 40m
$7–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park StCoach
9h 38m
$12–38
Drive 578.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merimbula578.7 km
6h 48m
$114–164

Melbourne to Merimbula by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.3 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Park St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale in around 10h 40m.

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