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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Roma by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Roma (RMA)plane plane MEL - RMA
    5h 53m
    $253–847

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Romatrain train
    38h 3m
    $197–2,493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Romabus bus
    34h 28m
    $350–696

  4. Drive 1,541.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Romacar car 1,541.8 km
    17h 16m
    $277–399

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Roma (RMA)plane plane AVV - RMA
    8h 6m
    $339–1,236

  6. Train to Albury, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Roma (RMA)plane plane ABX - RMA
    10h 16m
    $415–1,385

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Romabus bus
    38h 48m
    $302–461

Melbourne to Roma by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration38h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,314.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Roma, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Roma (RMA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Roma via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 34h 28m.

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