What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Hotham?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Hotham. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Hotham?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Hotham is 379 km. The road distance is 356.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mount Hotham without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 5h 48m and costs $150 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Hotham bus from?

Melbourne to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Hotham bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wangaratta Station, Norton St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Hotham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Hotham is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Melbourne to Mount Hotham.

Where can I stay near Mount Hotham?

There are 356+ hotels available in Mount Hotham.

Melbourne to Mount Hotham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Hotham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
3. Take the taxi from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Mount Hothamtaxi
5h 48m
$154–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
3. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
8h 8m
$25–50
Drive 356.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Hothamcar 356.4 km
4h 17m
$68–98

Melbourne to Mount Hotham by bus

9Weekly Buses

8h 8mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St in around 8h 8m.

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