How to travel from Adelaide to Echuca, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Echuca is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Echuca.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
Operated by

V/Line

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Echuca.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$145($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Echuca.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance668km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Echuca

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$220 ($150).

The distance between Adelaide and Echuca is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (356 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Adelaide and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$220 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Echuca. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Journey Beyond - The Overland and V/Line run train services between Adelaide and Echuca. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 14h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Echuca. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Adelaide and Echuca with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

V/Line run regular bus services between Adelaide and Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Echuca. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$220 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Echuca

Transport options from Adelaide to Echuca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
A$220($150)
6 times a week847km (526 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
A$700($470)
once daily1,950km (1,211 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 15m
A$560($375)
once daily1,026km (637 miles)
Bus
11hrs
A$82($55)
once daily678km (422 miles)
Train
14h 45m
A$145($95)
twice a week1,057km (657 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
A$125($85)
on demand668km (415 miles)

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Airports near Echuca

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Echuca
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Echuca
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Echuca