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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tongala is to train and bus which costs $10 - $27 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tongala is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Tongala?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tongala. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Mangan St/Henderson Rd via Echuca Station/Sturt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tongala?

The distance between Melbourne and Tongala is 216 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Tongala without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tongala without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $10 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Melbourne to Tongala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Tongala bus from?

Melbourne to Tongala bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Tongala?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tongala is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $4 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $25 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Melbourne to Tongala bus arrive?

Melbourne to Tongala bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Tongala?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tongala is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Melbourne to Tongala.

Where can I stay near Tongala?

There are 109+ hotels available in Tongala.

Melbourne to Tongala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Tongala by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murchison East Stationtrain Seymour
2. Take the bus from Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd to Mangan St/Henderson Rdbus Coach
4h 7m
$10–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
4h 19m
$4–34
Drive 192.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Tongalacar 192.7 km
2h 48m
$35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 31m
$11–25

Melbourne to Tongala by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.8 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tongala, VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt St once daily. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Echuca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 11m.

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