What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hobart?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hobart is to fly which costs $140 - $380 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hobart?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hobart is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $140 - $380.

How far is it from Melbourne to Hobart?

The distance between Melbourne and Hobart is 656 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Hobart?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Melbourne to Hobart, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hobart?

There are 929+ hotels available in Hobart.

Melbourne to Hobart - 2 ways to travel via plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Hobart by plane, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)plane MEL - HBA
3h 24m
$141–376
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Hobartcar
15h 14m
$112–268

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) flights

82Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.2 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hobart, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) every 2 hours.

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