Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide to Melbourne

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Adelaide to Melbourne Schedule

Adelaide to Melbourne Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF67207:05 - 08:55AUD 265.44
Qantas Airways Economy #QF67809:30 - 11:20AUD 306.66
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA21610:40 - 12:30AUD 240.28
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA22413:40 - 15:30AUD 209.41
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA22615:00 - 16:50AUD 157.82
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA23416:40 - 18:30AUD 437.18
Qantas Airways Economy #QF67618:45 - 20:35€ 169.83
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ77720:55 - 22:45€ 82.95

Transportation from Adelaide to Melbourne

Facts about the transport from Adelaide to Melbourne

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day25
Distance731 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, The Overland, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Adelaide to Melbourne

Travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 415.18 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 157.11.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 15m to reach Melbourne.

How much does it cost to get from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne can be as cheap as USD 157.11 if you opt for a Virgin Australia Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 415.18 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Adelaide and Melbourne ?

  • 25 from Adelaide to Melbourne starting from 06:00 Adelaide Airport until 21:10 Adelaide Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Adelaide to Melbourne.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 157.28.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Adelaide and Melbourne

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Adelaide and Melbourne

Firefly Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Adelaide to Melbourne?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 88% opted for a bus
  • 11% took a train
  • 1% Other