What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and The Kokoda Trail Walk?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk station. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and The Kokoda Trail Walk?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk?

The distance between Melbourne and The Kokoda Trail Walk is 39 km. The road distance is 36.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk bus from?

Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk train from?

Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk?

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk bus arrive?

Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk train arrive?

Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Upper Ferntree Gully Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk is 36 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk.

Where can I stay near The Kokoda Trail Walk?

There are 863+ hotels available in The Kokoda Trail Walk.

Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 25m
$6
Line 302 bus, line 732 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 21m
$6
Drive 36.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walkcar 36.1 km
38 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to The Kokoda Trail Walktaxi 36.1 km
38 min
$85–110

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Distance: 39.4 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and The Kokoda Trail Walk, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to The Kokoda Trail Walk via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 2h 21m.

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