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How to get fromMelbourne to Strzelecki Desertby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballera Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballera Airport (BBL)plane plane MEL - BBL
    2. Drive from Ballera Airport (BBL) to Strzelecki Desertcar car
    9h 33m
    $658–1,473

  2. Drive  1,479.9 km

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    1. Drive from Melbourne to Strzelecki Desertcar car 1,479.9 km
    17h 44m
    $268–387

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Broken Hill, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Broken Hill (BHQ)plane plane MEL - BHQ
    2. Drive from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Strzelecki Desertcar car
    13h 27m
    $608–1,308

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Ballera Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballera Airport (BBL)plane plane AVV - BBL
    3. Drive from Ballera Airport (BBL) to Strzelecki Desertcar car
    12h 31m
    $892–1,957

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Broken Hill, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Broken Hill (BHQ)plane plane AVV - BHQ
    3. Drive from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Strzelecki Desertcar car
    16h 45m
    $322–1,092

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballera Airport (BBL) flights

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Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$621Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,367.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Strzelecki Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Strzelecki Desert. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Ballera Airport (BBL), then drive to Strzelecki Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Strzelecki Desert in around 17h 44m.

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