What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $300 - $600 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $220 - $850.

How far is it from Hamilton to Melbourne?

The distance between Hamilton and Melbourne is 2876 km.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Hamilton to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Hamilton and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h behind Hamilton. It is currently 11:28 PM in Hamilton and 9:28 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Hamilton to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Melbourne by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TRG - MEL
7h 40m
$225–816
Bus to Auckland, fly
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane AKL - MEL
8h 24m
$308–592
Fly from Hamilton International Airport
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HLZ - MEL
9h 13m
$373–1,434

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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6h 54mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,876 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

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