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How to get fromMelbourne to Lajamanuby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Lajamanu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Katherine, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane MEL - KTR
    2. Drive from Katherine (KTR) to Lajamanucar car
    24h 18m
    $1,528–2,678

  2. Drive  3,188 km

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    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lajamanucar car 3,188 km
    42h 25m
    $581–839

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Tennant Creek, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane MEL - TCA
    2. Drive from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Lajamanucar car
    22h 5m
    $658–1,848

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kununurra, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane MEL - KNX
    2. Drive from Kununurra (KNX) to Lajamanucar car
    26h 27m
    $868–1,668

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Tennant Creek, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane AVV - TCA
    3. Drive from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Lajamanucar car
    27h 18m
    $1,292–4,132

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katherine (KTR) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,443.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lajamanu, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lajamanu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Katherine (KTR), then drive to Lajamanu. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Lajamanu in around 42h 25m.

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