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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane International is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $190 - $280 and takes 31h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane International is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $170 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brisbane International?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Brisbane International. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Tennyson Memorial Ave near Walker St, stop 37 via Central Station, King George Square, 2a and PA Hospital station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Brisbane International?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane International station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Yeerongpilly station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Brisbane International?

The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane International is 1423 km. The road distance is 1634.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane International without a car is to bus which takes 26h 10m and costs $250 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Melbourne to Brisbane International, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Brisbane International?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane International is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 26h 10m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 41m.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane International bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane International train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Brisbane International?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Brisbane International is 1635 km. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Melbourne to Brisbane International.

Where can I stay near Brisbane International?

There are 2594+ hotels available in Brisbane International.

Melbourne to Brisbane International - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Brisbane International 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 49m
$178–415
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 Altandi station, platform 3train
5h 53m
$131–538
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
26h 10m
$255–503
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 41m
$168–488
Drive 1,634.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Brisbane Internationalcar 1,634.7 km
18h 20m
$348–503
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
6h 27m
$142–689
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 Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
7h 55m
$212–582
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
31h 23m
$199–276

Melbourne to Brisbane International by train and foot

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26h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,423.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Brisbane International via Central Station, King George Square, 2a, PA Hospital station, platform 2, and Tennyson Memorial Ave near Walker St, stop 37 in around 26h 10m.

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