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How to get fromMelbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    3h 39m
    $158–338

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    5h 7m
    $134–497

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    6h 13m
    $160–418

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    25h 44m
    $242–609

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    26h 41m
    $154–518

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane Airportbus bus Au001
    30h 40m
    $266–452

  7. Drive 1,654 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE)car car 1,654 km
    18h 35m
    $296–427

Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to International Airport Station via Central Station, Brisbane, and Central station, platform 3 in around 25h 44m.

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