How to travel from Albury to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Albury and Swan Hill is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albury to Swan Hill by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Swan Hill.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
Operated by

V/Line

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$85($57)
Operated by

V/Line

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Albury to Swan Hill by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$68 ($46).

The distance between Albury and Swan Hill is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Albury and Swan Hill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Swan Hill is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$68 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

V/Line and NSW TrainLink XPT run train services between Albury and Swan Hill. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Albury and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albury and Swan Hill with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

V/Line run regular bus services between Albury and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Albury and Swan Hill. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Swan Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$52 ($35).

How do I get from Albury to Swan Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Swan Hill

Transport options from Albury to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6hrs
A$52($35)
once daily406km (252 miles)
Train
8h 25m
A$85($57)
twice daily650km (404 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
A$68($46)
on demand362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill