There are 4 ways to get from Rosebud to Colac by bus, train, car ferry, 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.
Line 887 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Moorfield Ave/Boneo Rd to Frankstonbus 887
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
5h 8m$21–25Car ferry, bus, train
- Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
- Take the bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 56
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain
6h 37m$30–44Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
- Take the bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 56
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
6h 58m$25–50Drive 224.9 km
- Drive from Rosebud to Colaccar 224.9 km
2h 48m$40–58
Rosebud to Colac by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rosebud to Colac is to line 887 bus and train which costs $20 - $25 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rosebud to Colac is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Rosebud and Colac is 235 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.
The best way to get from Rosebud to Colac without a car is to line 887 bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $20 - $25.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rosebud to Colac, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosebud to Colac is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Rosebud to Colac.
There are 21+ hotels available in Colac.
What companies run services between Rosebud, VIC, Australia and Colac, VIC, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Rosebud to Colac. However, you can take the line 887 bus to Frankston, walk to Frankston Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Colac Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd to Colac Station via Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, Queenscliff, Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St, Geelong Station/Railway Tce, and Geelong Station in around 6h 37m.
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Geelong Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Moorfield Ave/Boneo Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
- Phone
- +61 3 5257 4500
- travel@searoad.com.au
- Website
- searoad.com.au
Car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- searoad.com.au
- Adult
- $20
- Vehicle Incl. Driver
- $108
Car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- searoad.com.au
- Adult
- $20
- Vehicle Incl. Driver
- $108
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