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How to get fromSouth America to Melbourneby car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Melbourne by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TJA - MEL
    42h 32m
    $1,428–3,672

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane VVI - MEL
    37h 34m
    $1,256–3,313

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane TJA - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2d
    $2,112–5,656

  4. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SRE - MEL
    42h 28m
    $1,278–3,345

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane VVI - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    43h 12m
    $1,840–4,997

Tarija (TJA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration39h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,293.7 km
  • Duration: 42h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from South America to Melbourne. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) 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 drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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