There are 5 ways to get from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MIM - MEL
2h 18m$210–490Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdalebus
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
11h 47m$35–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdalebus Coach
- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
10h 31m$42–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Merimbula to Melbourne-MEL598.7 km
7h 6mDrive 598.7 km
- Drive from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 598.7 km
7h 6m$108–155
Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $210 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Park St and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Merimbula and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 458 km. The road distance is 598.7 km.
The best way to get from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 31m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Park St station.
The best way to get from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $210 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 11h 47m.
Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 599 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Merimbula to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Regional Express flies from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Park St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- 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 Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Merimbula to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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