How to travel from Albany to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between Albany and Swan Hill is around 3,029km (1,882 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albany to Swan Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swan Hill → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration9h 20m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$655($440)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Swan Hill.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$665($450)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Swan Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$495 ($335) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$655 ($440).
The distance between Albany and Swan Hill is around 3,029km (1,882 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,327km (1,446 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Albany and Swan Hill by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 20m and will set you back approx A$655 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$495 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 9h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 9h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mildura (MQL) then take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 10h 50m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Albany and Swan Hill. The distance is around 3,089km (1,920 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,175 ($790).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train + 5 similar | 9h 20m | A$655($440) | twice daily | 3,413km (2,121 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 10hrs | A$960($645) | twice daily | 4,546km (2,825 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 50m | A$1,175($790) | 4 times a week | 4,733km (2,941 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 12h 50m | A$620($415) | once daily | 3,029km (1,882 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 17h 45m | A$495($335) | once daily | 3,072km (1,909 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 14h 15m | A$655($440) | once daily | 3,457km (2,148 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 10h | A$665($450) | once a week | 3,604km (2,240 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$585($390) | on demand | 3,089km (1,920 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Swan Hill
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
V/Line
Transwa
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Swan Hill
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill