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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mallacoota is to train and bus which costs $12 - $45 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Mallacoota is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Mallacoota?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Mallacoota. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale and Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Mallacoota?

The distance between Pakenham and Mallacoota is 457 km. The road distance is 454.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Mallacoota without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $12 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Pakenham to Mallacoota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mallacoota bus from?

Pakenham to Mallacoota bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Pakenham to Mallacoota bus arrive?

Pakenham to Mallacoota bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Mallacoota?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Mallacoota is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Pakenham to Mallacoota.

Where can I stay near Mallacoota?

There are 70+ hotels available in Mallacoota.

Pakenham to Mallacoota - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Pakenham to Mallacoota by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rdbus Coach
8h 52m
$12–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rdbus
9h 59m
$6–65
Drive 454.6 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Mallacootacar 454.6 km
5h 16m
$87–125

Pakenham to Mallacoota by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pakenham to Mallacoota.

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Distance: 457.4 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Mallacoota, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, and Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd in around 9h 59m.

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