There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo by plane, bus, train, 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 from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 43m$128–323Bus via Stop 2 / Zone A King William Rd - North West side
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
12h 14m$16–65Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
10h 44m$68–71Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 12m$217–419Drive 721.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoocar 721.5 km
8h 10m$132–190Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
5h 16m$127–387
Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo is to bus via Stop 2 / Zone A King William Rd - North West side which costs $16 - $65 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Stop 2 Frome Rd - South West side via Stop D2 Currie St - North side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Adelaide Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide Zoo is 673 km. The road distance is 721.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $68 - $71.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo, including transfers.
Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $68 - $71 and takes 10h 44m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 11h 12m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Adelaide Zoo, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide twice daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $210–250
- Red Premium
- $350–420
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Zoo.
There are 1643+ hotels available in Adelaide Zoo.





