There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 58m$118–142Drive 331.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metungcar 331.5 km
3h 58m$60–86Bus
- 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 Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
8h 1m$61–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Metung331.5 km
3h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at General Store/Princes Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Metung station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Metung is 328 km. The road distance is 331.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Metung, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Metung via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Bairnsdale, and General Store/Princes Hwy in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
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
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Metung
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Metung.
There are 375+ hotels available in Metung.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Metung. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.