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How to get fromSouth America to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TJA - MEL
    42h 45m
    $1,098–2,942

  2. 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 Sunshine Stationtrain train
    45h 27m
    $1,640–4,288

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

    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 43m
    $1,124–2,980

  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 38m
    $1,246–3,211

  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 Sunshine Stationtrain train
    40h 26m
    $1,666–4,226

Tarija (TJA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration40h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,055Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,278.7 km
  • Duration: 42h 45m

What companies run services between South America and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

There is no direct connection from South America to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport then fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL). Alternatively, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) 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, take the train to Sunshine Station, walk to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, then take the bus to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd.

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