There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus
7h 26m$135–347Bus
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 Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus
9h 20m$32–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus Coach
8h 15m$39–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Orbost390.4 km
4h 39mDrive 390.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbostcar 390.4 km
4h 39m$70–101Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
- Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus
6h 51m$215–477Fly to Moruya Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane MEL - MYA
- Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Nicholson St/Wolseley Stbus
11h 16m$297–661
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost is to train and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Nicholson St/Wolseley St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Orbost is 844 km. The road distance is 390.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orbost.
There are 18+ hotels available in Orbost.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Orbost, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Nicholson St/Wolseley St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,300
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Moruya Airport via Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Moruya Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- 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 Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bairnsdale to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- 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 Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bennet Lane to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Nicholson St/Wolseley St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Orbost
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Orbost. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







