There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson Stbus Traralgon
5h 27m$38–55Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Traralgon Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson Stbus
7h 40m$15–32Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson Stbus Traralgon
5h 55m$31–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Maffra237.2 km
2h 57mDrive 237.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffracar 237.2 km
2h 57m$43–61Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Stationtrain Traralgon
6h$38–52
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra is to bus and train which costs $14 - $35 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Pearson St/Johnson St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Maffra station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Sale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Maffra is 242 km. The road distance is 237.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Maffra, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Pearson St/Johnson St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Dandenong Station to Traralgon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Pearson St/Johnson St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Maffra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maffra.
There are 42+ hotels available in Maffra.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Maffra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.