The distance between Adelaide and Geelong is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Avalon (AVV).
Take the train to North Shore.
PTV Overland
Take the bus to Ballarat and then to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$185 ($125).
The distance between Adelaide and Geelong is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (389 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Adelaide and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Geelong is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx A$185 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Geelong. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in North Shore. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
PTV Overland run train services between Adelaide and Geelong. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Geelong. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballarat. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Adelaide and Geelong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Geelong. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Avalon (AVV). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Geelong with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Jetstar fly between Adelaide and Geelong. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Adelaide to Geelong typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Geelong. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | A$185($125) | every 20 mins | 661km (411 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | A$89($60) | twice a week | 746km (464 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | A$77($52) | 4 times a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Bus via Bendigo Station | 14h 25m | A$120($80) | 5 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | A$95($63) | on demand | 702km (436 miles) |
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Regional Express
Qantas
PTV Overland
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.