There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2h 32m$123–315Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
7h 57m$21–282Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra to Melbourne-MEL639.9 km
6h 44mDrive 639.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 639.9 km
6h 44m$115–166Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
8h 5m$119–177Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
8h 35m$131–244
Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $20 - $290 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $120 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Canberra and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 478 km. The road distance is 639.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 57m and costs $20 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 8h 5m.
Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Canberra to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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