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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $190 - $280 and takes 30h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $170 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brisbane CBD?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Brisbane via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Brisbane CBD?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD 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 CBD?

The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane CBD is 1413 km. The road distance is 1641.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD without a car is to bus which takes 25h 20m and costs $250 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brisbane CBD bus from?

Melbourne to Brisbane CBD bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brisbane CBD train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 25h 20m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane CBD bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Brisbane CBD?

Brisbane CBD is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 4:07 PM in Melbourne and 3:07 PM in Brisbane CBD.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane CBD train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD?

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Brisbane CBD?

There are 2606+ hotels available in Brisbane CBD.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Brisbane CBD 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 12m
$177–414
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
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 47m
$130–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h 20m
$253–501
Train
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
$167–487
Drive 1,641.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Brisbane CBDcar 1,641.1 km
18h 27m
$350–505
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 50m
$141–688
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 18m
$211–581
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
30h 50m
$198–275

Melbourne to Brisbane CBD by train

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Distance: 1,413.1 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Brisbane CBD, QLD, 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/Spencer St to Brisbane via Central Station in around 25h 20m.

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