What is the cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Pakenham?

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $12 - $40 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merimbula to Pakenham?

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Park St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Bairnsdale and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Merimbula to Pakenham?

The distance between Merimbula and Pakenham is 537 km. The road distance is 521 km.

How do I travel from Merimbula to Pakenham without a car?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 48m and costs $12 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Merimbula to Pakenham?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Merimbula to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Pakenham bus from?

Merimbula to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Park St station.

Where does the Merimbula to Pakenham bus arrive?

Merimbula to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale station.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Pakenham is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Merimbula to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Merimbula to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merimbula to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MIM - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
4h 31m
$242–696
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes St
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
10h 15m
$6–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park St to BairnsdaleCoach
2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Pakenham StationTraralgon
8h 48m
$12–38
Drive 521 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Pakenham521 km
6h 6m
$99–143

Merimbula to Pakenham by bus and train

3Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 536.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Park St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Bairnsdale and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 10h 15m.

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