There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus
6h 15m$160–348Train, bus via Jindabyne
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus 775
13h 25m$50–324Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Thredbo508.5 km
6h 14mDrive 508.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbocar 508.5 km
6h 14m$90–130Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Centennial Park, Bombala Stbus
- Take the bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Thredbobus
8h 11m$240–497Train, bus
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Thredbobus
14h 1m$50–336Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Thredbobus Au111 / ...
14h 9m$143–228Bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
- Take the bus from Canberra to Thredbobus Au111 / ...
14h 42m$158–298
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Thredbo via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Canberra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Thredbo is 693 km. The road distance is 508.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo without a car is to train and bus via Jindabyne which takes 13h 25m and costs $45 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo is 508 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo.
Book your Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Thredbo bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Thredbo, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Thredbo via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Canberra in around 14h 9m.
- 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
- $170–1,200
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Centennial Park, Bombala St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cooma Coach Stop to Thredbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Thredbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Thredbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Thredbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Thredbo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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