There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
3h 55m$4–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Murchison East Stationtrain Seymour
- Take the bus from Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd to Mangan St/Henderson Rdbus Coach
4h 58m$15–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tongala189.8 km
2h 25mDrive 189.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongalacar 189.8 km
2h 25m$34–49Train
- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Stationtrain Bendigo
5h 28m$16–31
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala is to bus which costs $3 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Mangan St/Henderson Rd via Echuca Station/Sturt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Tongala station. However, there are services departing from Sunbury Station and arriving at Echuca Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tongala is 221 km. The road distance is 189.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $3 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunbury Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $3 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Tongala, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Murchison East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–13
Train from Sunbury Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- 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 Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd to Mangan St/Henderson Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tongala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Echuca Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tongala.
There are 106+ hotels available in Tongala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tongala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.