There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Stationtrain 622 / ...
2h 55m$15–156Bus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus 6404 / ...
3h 37m$23–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Benalla187.3 km
2h 5mDrive 187.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benallacar 187.3 km
2h 5m$34–48
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla is to bus which costs $22 - $30 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Benalla Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Benalla is 187 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $14 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $14 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Benalla, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–150 and the journey takes 1h 38m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $17–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Benalla Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Benalla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Benalla Station, Coach Stop.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Benalla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Benalla.
There are 30+ hotels available in Benalla.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Benalla. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









