There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway by train, car, bus, or rideshare
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
- Drive from Colac Station to Cape Otwaycar
4h 49m$53–65Drive 225.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otwaycar 225.3 km
3h 5m$40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 38m$112–152Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cape Otway225.3 km
3h 5mBus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 24m$105–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cape Otway is 267 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cape Otway.
There are 388+ hotels available in Cape Otway.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cape Otway, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Cape Otway via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, Geelong Station/Railway Tce, and Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cape Otway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cape Otway. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.