What is the cheapest way to get from Penola to Colac?

The cheapest way to get from Penola to Colac is to bus and train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penola to Colac?

The fastest way to get from Penola to Colac is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Penola to Colac?

The distance between Penola and Colac is 430 km. The road distance is 294 km.

How do I travel from Penola to Colac without a car?

The best way to get from Penola to Colac without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 32m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Penola to Colac?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Penola to Colac, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Penola and Colac?

Colac is 30 min ahead of Penola. It is currently 8:47 AM in Penola and 9:17 AM in Colac.

Can I drive from Penola to Colac?

Yes, the driving distance between Penola to Colac is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Penola to Colac.

Where can I stay near Colac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.

Penola to Colac - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, plane

There are 3 ways to get from Penola to Colac by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Penola to Mount Gambier
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
3. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Colac Station
7h 32m
$36–68
Drive 294 km
1. Drive from Penola to Colac294 km
3h 29m
$58–83
Taxi, fly, shuttle, train
1. Take the taxi from Penola to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MGB - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Station
4h 52m
$256–570

Penola to Colac by bus and train

5Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.8 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Penola, SA, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Penola to Colac. However, you can take the bus to Mount Gambier, walk to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East, take the bus to Warrnambool Station/Merri St, walk to Warrnambool Station, then take the train to Colac Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Penola to Colac in around 3h 29m.

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