How to travel from Adelaide to Geelong, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Train

Take the train to North Shore.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

PTV Overland

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Bus

Take the bus to Ballarat and then to Geelong.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Geelong

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Geelong

Transport options from Adelaide to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
A$185($125)
every 20 mins661km (411 miles)
Train
9h 15m
A$89($60)
twice a week746km (464 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
A$77($52)
4 times a week710km (441 miles)
Bus via Bendigo Station14h 25m
A$120($80)
5 times a week875km (544 miles)
Drive
8hrs
A$95($63)
on demand702km (436 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong