What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $14 - $40 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Hotham and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Hotham to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Alpine Hotel/Anderson St and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Mount Hotham to Melbourne?

The distance between Mount Hotham and Melbourne is 379 km. The road distance is 356.8 km.

How do I travel from Mount Hotham to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Hotham to Melbourne bus from?

Mount Hotham to Melbourne bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd station.

Where does the Mount Hotham to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mount Hotham to Melbourne bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Alpine Hotel/Anderson St station.

Can I drive from Mount Hotham to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Hotham to Melbourne is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Mount Hotham to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Mount Hotham to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Hotham to Melbourne by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Hotham to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Sttaxi
2. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
3. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
5h 46m
$143–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
8h 38m
$8–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
3. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 39m
$14–35
Drive 356.8 km
1. Drive from Mount Hotham to Melbournecar 356.8 km
4h 14m
$65–93

Mount Hotham to Melbourne by bus and train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 379.3 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Alpine Hotel/Anderson St and Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 8h 38m.

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