What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South Australia?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South Australia is to bus which costs $10 - $70 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to South Australia?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South Australia is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $270 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and South Australia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and South Australia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Adelaide Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Melbourne to South Australia?

The distance between Melbourne and South Australia is 670 km. The road distance is 720.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to South Australia without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to South Australia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $10 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to South Australia?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to South Australia bus from?

Melbourne to South Australia bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to South Australia train from?

Melbourne to South Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to South Australia?

The best way to get from Melbourne to South Australia is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $70 and takes 10h 15m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Melbourne to South Australia bus arrive?

Melbourne to South Australia bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and South Australia?

South Australia is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:39 PM in Melbourne and 3:09 PM in South Australia.

Where does the Melbourne to South Australia train arrive?

Melbourne to South Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to South Australia?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to South Australia is 721 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Melbourne to South Australia.

How do I get a train ticket from Melbourne to South Australia?

Book your Melbourne to South Australia train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to South Australia?

Book your Melbourne to South Australia bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near South Australia?

There are 1647+ hotels available in South Australia.

Melbourne to South Australia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to South Australia by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Adelaide Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 24m
$128–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
10h 15m
$10–70
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
10h 30m
$210–420
Drive 720.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Adelaidecar 720.8 km
8h 8m
$133–191
Fly to Mount Gambier Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
2h 49m
$273–458
Fly to Whyalla Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane MEL - WYA
4h 37m
$429–753

Melbourne to South Australia by bus

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Distance: 670.3 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide twice daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 15m. V-Line Buses also services this route once a week.

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