How to travel from Ballarat to Echuca, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Echuca is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Echuca 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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Bus

Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Echuca.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$27($18)
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Train

Take the train to Footscray and then to Echuca.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$49($33)
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Drive

Drive to Echuca.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Echuca

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Echuca by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$27 ($18) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$40 ($27).

The distance between Ballarat and Echuca is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Ballarat and Echuca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Echuca is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$40 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$27 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Echuca. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Footscray. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

V/Line run train services between Ballarat and Echuca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Ballarat and Echuca. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

V/Line run regular bus services between Ballarat and Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Echuca. We recommend that you take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Echuca. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Ballarat and Echuca. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Echuca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around A$27 ($18).

How do I get from Ballarat to Echuca

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Echuca

Transport options from Ballarat to Echuca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 5m
A$27($18)
once daily212km (132 miles)
Train
4h 30m
A$49($33)
once daily353km (219 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
A$40($27)
on demand211km (131 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