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How to get fromAuckland to Bairnsdaleby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Bairnsdale by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AKL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    12h 31m
    $315–603

  2. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane AKL - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    15h 45m
    $191–789

  3. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane AKL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    16h 47m
    $375–757

  4. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane AKL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    16h 29m
    $231–893

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,963 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Bairnsdale. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Bairnsdale Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Merimbula Airport (MIM), walk to Arthur Kaine Dr Opp Merimbula Airport, take the line 890 bus to Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane, then take the bus to Bairnsdale.

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