There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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 Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan Stbus
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lanebus
7h 28m$144–348Train, bus via Wodonga
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wodonga Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Caltex Service Station/Sydney Stbus
- Take the bus from Tarcutta Public School, Centenary Av to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Paradebus
10h 45m$26–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 3 to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lanebus 727
9h 8m$54–212Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus Sydney
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lanebus 727 / ...
10h 26m$135–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tumbarumba436.8 km
4h 54mDrive 436.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumbacar 436.8 km
4h 54m$78–112Fly to Wagga Wagga, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane MEL - WGA
- Take the bus from Kildare Catholic College, Coleman St to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Paradebus
6h 40m$195–665Train, bus via Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Kildare Catholic College, Coleman St to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Paradebus
9h 13m$44–200
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba is to train and bus via Wodonga which costs $25 - $55 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tumbarumba is 757 km. The road distance is 436.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Gundagai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tumbarumba.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tumbarumba.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Tumbarumba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St in around 10h 26m.
- 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 Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- 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 Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–80
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–80
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wodonga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- 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 Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Caltex Service Station/Sydney St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 3 to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Kildare Catholic College, Coleman St to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Kildare Catholic College, Coleman St to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Tarcutta Public School, Centenary Av to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Tumbarumba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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