What is the cheapest way to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne is to taxi and bus and train via Bendigo which costs $210 - $380 and takes 21h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $430 - $1,100.

How far is it from Olympic Dam to Melbourne?

The distance between Olympic Dam and Melbourne is 1104 km. The road distance is 1278.4 km.

How do I travel from Olympic Dam to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $260 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Olympic Dam and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Olympic Dam. It is currently 2:31 AM in Olympic Dam and 3:01 AM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Olympic Dam to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Olympic Dam to Melbourne is 1278 km. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Olympic Dam to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5333+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Olympic Dam to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympic Dam to Melbourne by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OLP - MEL
4h 15m
$439–1,010
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OLP - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
10h 33m
$203–850
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Olympic Dam to Pimbataxi
2. Take the bus from Pimba to Adelaidebus
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
18h 50m
$267–382
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Olympic Dam to Pimbataxi
2. Take the bus from Pimba to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
20h 50m
$419–741
Drive 1,278.4 km
1. Drive from Olympic Dam to Melbournecar 1,278.4 km
14h 53m
$234–338
Taxi, bus, train via Bendigo
1. Take the taxi from Olympic Dam to Pimbataxi
2. Take the bus from Pimba to Adelaidebus
3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
4. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
21h 22m
$219–377

Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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4h 51mAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,104.4 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Olympic Dam, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Alliance Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily.

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