How to travel from Ballarat to Hobart, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Hobart is around 828km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Hobart by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to Hobart Transit Centre.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$245($165)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Hobart

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Hobart by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($295).

The distance between Ballarat and Hobart is around 828km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 661km (410 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Ballarat and Hobart by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Hobart is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$435 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Hobart is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Hobart. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Hobart. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Hobart. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ballarat to Hobart. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Hobart is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).

How do I get from Ballarat to Hobart

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Hobart

Transport options from Ballarat to Hobart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
A$435($295)
hourly845km (525 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
15h 20m
A$245($165)
twice daily860km (534 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 60m
A$190($130)
twice daily828km (514 miles)

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Airports near Hobart

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hobart
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Hobart
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Hobart