How to travel from Adelaide to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Bendigo is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Adelaide to Bendigo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$615($415)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

V-Line

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Horsham Station then take the bus to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance626km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Bendigo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$89 ($60).

The distance between Adelaide and Bendigo is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (342 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Adelaide and Bendigo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Bendigo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$89 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Bendigo. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Adelaide and Bendigo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 45m.

V-Line run regular bus services between Adelaide and Bendigo. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Bendigo. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Bendigo typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Bendigo. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Bendigo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around A$89 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Bendigo

Transport options from Adelaide to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
A$615($415)
every 20 mins1,870km (1,162 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
A$89($60)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train4h 15m
A$180($120)
twice daily846km (526 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
A$89($60)
once daily663km (412 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 25m
A$115($79)
twice a week677km (421 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$83($56)
on demand626km (389 miles)

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Airports near Bendigo

The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo