What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which costs $1,000 - $1,700 and takes 15h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 15h 55m and costs $1,000 - $1,700.

How far is it from Pretoria to Melbourne?

The distance between Pretoria and Melbourne is 10393 km.

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 15h 55m to get from Pretoria to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Pretoria and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Pretoria. It is currently 1:06 AM in Pretoria and 10:06 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5346+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Pretoria to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Pretoria to Melbourne by taxi, plane, or train

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Taxi, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane JNB - MEL
15h 55m
$1,019–1,636
Taxi, fly to Bendigo Airport, train
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1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane JNB - BXG
3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
34h 32m
$1,009–2,726
Taxi, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane JNB - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
20h 18m
$1,103–3,620

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 10,392.6 km
Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Melbourne. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, then take the train to Southern Cross Station.

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