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How to get fromMelbourne to Coober Pedyby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Coober Pedy by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MEL - CPD
    6h 11m
    $837–1,440

  2. Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus Alice Springs
    24h 5m
    $141–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus Alice Springs
    22h 30m
    $225–379

  4. Drive 1,552.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Coober Pedycar car 1,552.8 km
    17h 12m
    $280–404

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane AVV - CPD
    19h 24m
    $333–1,129

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus Alice Springs
    23h 4m
    $278–659

Melbourne to Coober Pedy by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,366.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Coober Pedy via Adelaide in around 22h 30m.

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