Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Desaruby plane, car, taxi, or ferry

Find Transport to Desaru

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Desaru by plane, car, taxi, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane MEL - SIN
    2. Drive from Singapore-Changi-Airport-SIN to Desarucar car
    11h 37m
    RM 860–2,100

  2. Fly to Senai International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane MEL - JHB
    2. Take the taxi from Senai-Airport-JHB to Desarutaxi taxi
    13h 43m
    RM 1,060–2,610

  3. Fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane MEL - BTH
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    17h 4m
    RM 1,208–2,793

  4. Fly to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ)plane plane MEL - TNJ
    2. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    22h 33m
    RM 1,759–4,134

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 697Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Desaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,162.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Desaru, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Desaru. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), then drive to Desaru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Senai International Airport (JHB), then take the taxi to Desaru.

Airlines
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Malaysia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides