There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva by bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Ballarat
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Kanivabus Adelaide
6h 40m$147–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwybus Coach
8h 47m$35–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Kaniva403.9 km
4h 40mDrive 403.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kanivacar 403.9 km
4h 40m$72–104Fly to Adelaide Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Kanivabus
7h 4m$104–423Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat station to Kanivabus Adelaide
7h 9m$132–140Train, bus via Ballarat
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Kanivabus Adelaide
7h 14m$131–139Fly to Mount Gambier Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West sidebus
- Take the bus from Bordertown to Kanivabus
6h 41m$223–510
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport and arriving at Kaniva via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kaniva is 414 km. The road distance is 403.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 6h 40m and costs $147 - $151.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva.
Book your Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kaniva bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Kaniva, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport to Kaniva via Ballarat in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ararat station to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Bordertown to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Adelaide to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bordertown to Kaniva
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are five+ hotels available in Kaniva.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kaniva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















