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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rabaul is to fly and taxi which costs $340 - $950 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rabaul is to fly and taxi which takes 12h 23m and costs $340 - $950.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rabaul?

The distance between Melbourne and Rabaul is 3846 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Melbourne to Rabaul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rabaul?

Rabaul is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:41 PM in Melbourne and 8:41 PM in Rabaul.

Where can I stay near Rabaul?

There are six+ hotels available in Rabaul.

Melbourne to Rabaul - one way to travel via plane, and taxi

There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Rabaul by plane or taxi

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rabaul (RAB)plane MEL - RAB
2. Take the taxi from Rabaul (RAB) to Rabaultaxi
12h 23m
$347–947

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

21Weekly Planes

11h 27mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Rabaul.

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Distance: 3,846.1 km
Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rabaul, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rabaul. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then take the taxi to Rabaul.

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