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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Boulia by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MEL - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Bouliacar car
    11h 2m
    $688–2,618

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Boulia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane AVV - BQL
    30h 52m
    $352–1,412

  3. Drive  2,234 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Bouliacar car 2,234 km
    27h 47m
    $463–669

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Boulia Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane MEL - BQL
    24h 4m
    $478–1,528

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane MEL - CNJ
    2. Drive from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Bouliacar car
    19h 30m
    $503–1,828

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane AVV - ISA
    3. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Bouliacar car
    17h 45m
    $572–1,602

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Boulia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,277.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Boulia, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Boulia Airport (BQL) once daily.

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