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How to get fromMelbourne to Kanivaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Kaniva by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Kanivabus bus Adelaide
    5h 54m
    $105–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kanivabus bus Adelaide
    5h 55m
    $5–100

  3. Drive 407.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kanivacar car 407.2 km
    4h 44m
    $74–106

  4. Train, bus via Ballarat

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Kanivabus bus Adelaide
    6h 35m
    $104–111

  5. Train, bus via Horsham

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Horsham Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the bus from Horsham to Kanivabus bus Adelaide
    7h 26m
    $82–292

Melbourne to Kaniva by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kaniva, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kaniva twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 5h 55m. V-Line Buses also services this route once a week.

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