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How to get fromMelbourne to Brisbane Internationalby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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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
    5h 11m
    $176–364

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 53m
    $138–494

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    26h 50m
    $270–526

  4. Drive 1,634.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Brisbane Internationalcar car 1,634.8 km
    18h 20m
    $293–423

  5. 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 Robina station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to Yeerongpilly station, platform 3train train
    6h 52m
    $142–392

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    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
    6h 39m
    $162–523

  7. Bus via Beenleigh

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus bus Pm12
    30h 33m
    $220–278

Melbourne to Brisbane International by train and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration26h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,423.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Brisbane International, 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 International via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Queen Street station, 1a, and Ipswich Rd at Michlin Street, stop 37 in around 26h 50m.

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