What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham?

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham is to train and bus which costs $19 - $27 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham?

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Mount Hotham?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Mount Hotham. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale and Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Mount Hotham?

The distance between Pakenham and Mount Hotham is 443 km. The road distance is 340.9 km.

How do I travel from Pakenham to Mount Hotham without a car?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 3m and costs $160 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mount Hotham bus from?

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

Where does the Pakenham to Mount Hotham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pakenham to Mount Hotham?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Mount Hotham is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Pakenham to Mount Hotham.

Where can I stay near Mount Hotham?

There are 254+ hotels available in Mount Hotham.

Pakenham to Mount Hotham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham by train, bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station622 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
4. Take the taxi from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Mount Hotham
8h 3m
$159–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes St
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd14
4. Take the bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
9h 35m
$13–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Station
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd14
3. Take the bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
8h 28m
$19–26
Drive 340.9 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Mount Hotham340.9 km
3h 53m
$65–94

Pakenham to Mount Hotham by train and bus

3Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pakenham to Mount Hotham.

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Distance: 442.6 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd, and Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd in around 9h 35m.

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