There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
2h 35m$2–22Train
- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 8m$15–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Echuca193.3 km
2h 19mDrive 193.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echucacar 193.3 km
2h 19m$35–50
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca is to bus which costs $2 - $22 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Sunbury Station and arriving at Echuca Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Echuca is 195 km. The road distance is 193.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $2 - $22.
The bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunbury Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $2 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Echuca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Echuca Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Echuca.
There are 132+ hotels available in Echuca.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Echuca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.