What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to drive and car ferry which costs $85 - $310 and takes 12h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $100 - $400.

How far is it from Perth to Melbourne?

The distance between Perth and Melbourne is 503 km.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Perth to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5383+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Perth to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Melbourne by plane, car, or car ferry

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

Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LST - MEL
1h 47m
$103–391
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Melbournecar
12h 26m
$87–306
Fly to Essendon Fields Airport
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)plane LST - MEB
4h 7m
$101–529

Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

82Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Melbourne.

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Distance: 503.5 km
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Perth, TAS, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours.

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