There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 26m$37–41Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Traralgon Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 39m$14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
3h 54m$30–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Traralgon184.2 km
2h 12mDrive 184.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgoncar 184.2 km
2h 12m$33–48
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon is to bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Traralgon Station/Princes St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Traralgon station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Traralgon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Traralgon is 179 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $37 - $41.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $37 - $41. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Traralgon, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Dandenong Station to Traralgon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Traralgon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Traralgon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traralgon.
There are 41+ hotels available in Traralgon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Traralgon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.