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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Perth is to drive and car ferry which costs $85 - $310 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Perth is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $110 - $380.

How far is it from Melbourne to Perth?

The distance between Melbourne and Perth is 503 km.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Melbourne to Perth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 317+ hotels available in Perth.

Melbourne to Perth - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Perth by plane, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST)MEL - LST
2h 40m
$111–380
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Perth
12h 26m
$87–307
Fly from Essendon Fields Airport
1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Launceston (LST)MEB - LST
7h 57m
$88–448

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST) flights

85Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Perth.

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Distance: 502.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Perth, TAS, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST) every 2 hours.

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