There are 4 ways to get from Kaniva to Geelong by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Ararat
best- Take the bus from Kaniva to Ararat stationbus Melbourne
- Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
6h 29m$125–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaniva to Ballaratbus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
6h 35m$64–81Drive 386.9 km
- Drive from Kaniva to Geelongcar 386.9 km
4h 40m$69–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kaniva to Ballaratbus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain
6h 36m$79–90
Kaniva to Geelong by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaniva to Geelong is to bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kaniva to Geelong is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaniva to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Kaniva and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Kaniva and Geelong is 393 km. The road distance is 386.9 km.
The best way to get from Kaniva to Geelong without a car is to bus and train via Ararat which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Kaniva to Geelong, including transfers.
Kaniva to Geelong bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Kaniva station.
Kaniva to Geelong bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaniva to Geelong is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kaniva to Geelong.
There are 897+ hotels available in Geelong.
What companies run services between Kaniva, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Kaniva to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Ararat Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $55–70
- Red Premium
- $100–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Kaniva to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Kaniva to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Kaniva to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
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