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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach is to train and bus which costs $12 - $40 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Merimbula Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne station to Merimbula Beach. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Merimbula Airport, Arthur Kaine Dr via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale and Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Merimbula Beach is 481 km. The road distance is 575.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $12 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Merimbula Beach bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $65 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Merimbula Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Merimbula Beach is 576 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Melbourne to Merimbula Beach.

Where can I stay near Merimbula Beach?

There are 326+ hotels available in Merimbula Beach.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
4h 34m
$228–818
Bus
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 Bennet Lanebus
11h 21m
$7–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lanebus Coach
10h 19m
$12–38
Drive 575.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merimbula Beachcar 575.8 km
6h 45m
$109–157

Melbourne to Merimbula Beach by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Merimbula Beach, 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 Merimbula Airport, Arthur Kaine Dr via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, and Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane in around 11h 21m.

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