Rome2Rio

How to get fromBallarat to Coober Pedyby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

Find Transport to Coober Pedy

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ballarat to Coober Pedy by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

  1. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MGB - CPD
    11h 12m
    $498–1,391

  2. Bus via Dundas St/Market St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    22h 48m
    $139–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus Alice Springs
    20h 45m
    $193–366

  4. Drive  1,444.2 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Coober Pedycar car 1,444.2 km
    16h 4m
    $261–377

  5. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MEL - CPD
    7h 54m
    $815–1,518

  6. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane AVV - CPD
    20h 6m
    $347–1,330

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    21h 52m
    $291–621

Ballarat to Coober Pedy by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ballarat to Coober Pedy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,446.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Coober Pedy via Adelaide in around 20h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There