There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
1h 20m$210–480Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lanebus
13h 1m$35–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lanebus Coach
11h 56m$42–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Merimbula-MIM595.7 km
7h 4mDrive 595.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)car 595.7 km
7h 4m$106–153
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) is to train and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $210 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM). However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Merimbula Airport, Arthur Kaine Dr via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale and Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) is 455 km. The road distance is 595.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM), including transfers and time at the airport.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $210 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 13h 1m.
The quickest flight from Melbourne Airport Airport to Merimbula Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Merimbula Airport (MIM), Australia?
Regional Express flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Merimbula Airport, Arthur Kaine Dr via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, and Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–28
- 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 Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lane
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Merimbula-MIM
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) is 596 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM).
Regional Express offers flights from Melbourne Airport Airport to Merimbula Airport Airport.
There are 338+ hotels available in Merimbula Airport (MIM).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merimbula Airport (MIM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.