There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Tumbarumba by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 3 to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lanebus 727
8h 19m$53–204Bus via Wodonga
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wodonga Station/Moloney Drbus
- Take the bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Caltex Service Station/Sydney Stbus
- Take the bus from Tarcutta Public School, Centenary Av to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Paradebus
12h 2m$14–61Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus Sydney
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lanebus 727 / ...
8h 57m$107–117Drive 444.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Tumbarumbacar 444.6 km
5h 5m$80–116Fly, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan Stbus
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lanebus
8h 57m$164–392Train, bus via Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Kildare Catholic College, Coleman St to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Paradebus
8h 24m$43–192
Melbourne to Tumbarumba by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tumbarumba is to bus via Wodonga which costs $14 - $65 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tumbarumba is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tumbarumba. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane via Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Melbourne and Tumbarumba is 631 km. The road distance is 444.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Tumbarumba without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Melbourne to Tumbarumba, including transfers.
Melbourne to Tumbarumba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Tumbarumba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Gundagai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tumbarumba is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Melbourne to Tumbarumba.
There are nine+ hotels available in Tumbarumba.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tumbarumba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane via Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 3 to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Tumbarumba Coach Stop, Union Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Wodonga Station/Moloney Dr to Caltex Service Station/Sydney St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kildare Catholic College, Coleman St to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Tarcutta Public School, Centenary Av to Book Book RFS, Old Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Hume Hwy Opp Book Book RFB to Albury St Before The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide











