What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay is to drive and car ferry which costs $110 - $350 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $120 - $350.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sandy Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Sandy Bay is 658 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandy Bay?

There are 840+ hotels available in Sandy Bay.

Melbourne to Sandy Bay - 2 ways to travel via plane, car, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)plane MEL - HBA
3h 29m
$121–346
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Sandy Baycar
14h 33m
$113–349

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) flights

115Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Sandy Bay.

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Distance: 658.1 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) hourly.

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