What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane is to fly and train which costs $140 - $400 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $170 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Brisbane via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane is 1413 km. The road distance is 1641.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane without a car is to bus which takes 25h 55m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Melbourne to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brisbane bus from?

Melbourne to Brisbane bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brisbane train from?

Melbourne to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $170 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 25h 55m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane bus arrive?

Melbourne to Brisbane bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane train arrive?

Melbourne to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Brisbane is 1641 km. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Melbourne to Brisbane.

How do I get a train ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Book your Melbourne to Brisbane train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Book your Melbourne to Brisbane bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Melbourne to Brisbane - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 13m
$175–373
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 8m
$137–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h 55m
$262–515
Drive 1,641.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Brisbanecar 1,641.2 km
18h 27m
$297–428
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
5h 52m
$140–400
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 41m
$171–522
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
7h 19m
$171–441
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
30h 18m
$222–291

Melbourne to Brisbane by train

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26h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,413.1 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Brisbane via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 25h 55m.

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