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How to get fromBallarat to Mallacootaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Mallacoota by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rdbus bus
    12h 32m
    $23–60

  2. Drive 626.1 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Mallacootacar car 626.1 km
    7h 11m
    $113–163

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane MEL - MIM
    3. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rdbus bus
    9h 28m
    $220–527

Ballarat to Mallacoota by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Mallacoota, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ballarat to Mallacoota. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Bairnsdale Station, walk to Bairnsdale, take the bus to Genoa Hotel/Alexanders Rd, then take the bus to Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballarat to Mallacoota in around 7h 11m.

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