There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the taxi from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Mount Hothamtaxi
6h 37m$126–322Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
9h 15m$30–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Mount Hotham347.8 km
4h 5mDrive 347.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hothamcar 347.8 km
4h 5m$62–90
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres, Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Mount Hotham is 371 km. The road distance is 347.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wangaratta Station, Norton St.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Hotham.
There are 461+ hotels available in Mount Hotham.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- 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 Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wangaratta Station, Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Mount Hotham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Mount Hotham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.