There are 7 ways to get from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MGB - ADL
8h 41m$293–468Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gawlerbus
14h 34m$26–168Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Araratbus Coach
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
15h 30m$169–350Drive 613 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Barossa Valleycar 613 km
7h 6m$132–191Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
9h 37m$144–419Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
9h 36m$127–577Train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
15h 42m$218–421
Warrnambool to Barossa Valley by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley is to bus which costs $26 - $170 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $130 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Barossa Valley. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Young St / Murray St - North West side via Jubillee Hwy East - North East side, Adelaide Central Bus Station and Stop 124 Lyndoch Rd - North side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Barossa Valley station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Gawler station via North Shore Station and Adelaide station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Barossa Valley is 682 km. The road distance is 613 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley without a car is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs $26 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Barossa Valley bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Barossa Valley train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs $26 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Barossa Valley, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Young St / Murray St - North West side via Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East, Jubillee Hwy East - North East side, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Gawler, and Stop 124 Lyndoch Rd - North side in around 14h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Young St / Murray St - North West side via North Shore Station, Adelaide Station, Adelaide station, Gawler station, and Stop 146 Gawler station in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–410
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–300
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–650
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $150–180
- Red Premium
- $250–310
Train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $190–230
- Red Premium
- $320–390
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
- Phone
- 08 8821 2755
- [email protected]
- Website
- peninsulacoaches.com.au
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gawler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- peninsulacoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Warrnambool to Barossa Valley bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.
Warrnambool to Barossa Valley train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Barossa Valley is 613 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Warrnambool to Barossa Valley.
There are 164+ hotels available in Barossa Valley.


















