There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Yulara by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane MEL - AYQ
4h 46m$268–902Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
39h 26m$433–806Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
45h 42m$2,455–2,697Drive 2,283.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Yularacar 2,283.1 km
24h 34m$406–587Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
41h 1m$381–800
Melbourne to Yulara by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Yulara is to fly which costs $260 - $900 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Yulara is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Yulara. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Yulara via Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 26m.
The distance between Melbourne and Yulara is 1935 km. The road distance is 2283.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Yulara without a car is to bus which takes 39h 26m and costs $430 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Melbourne to Yulara, including transfers.
Melbourne to Yulara bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Yulara is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $850 and takes 39h 26m.
Melbourne to Yulara bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Yulara is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:20 PM in Melbourne and 5:50 PM in Yulara.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Yulara, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Yulara via Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Alice Springs in around 39h 26m.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $210–250
- Red Premium
- $350–420
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Yulara is 2283 km. It takes approximately 24h 34m to drive from Melbourne to Yulara.
There are six+ hotels available in Yulara.





