Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to East Gippslandby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to East Gippsland

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to East Gippsland by train, bus, or car

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

  1. Train, bus, drive via General Store/Princes Hwy

    best
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to General Store/Princes Hwybus bus
    3. Drive from General Store/Princes Hwy to East Gippslandcar car
    8h 50m
    $29–58

  2. Drive 447 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to East Gippslandcar car 447 km
    6h 31m
    $80–116

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to W Tree Co-op/Gelantipy Rdbus bus 12
    3. Drive from W Tree Co-op/Gelantipy Rd to East Gippslandcar car
    11h 54m
    $32–46

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to East Gippsland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 494.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and East Gippsland, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to East Gippsland. However, you can take the train to Bairnsdale Station, walk to Bairnsdale, take the bus to General Store/Princes Hwy, then drive to East Gippsland. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to East Gippsland in around 6h 31m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

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