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.
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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Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA).
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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.
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Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 35m | A$435($295) | hourly | 845km (525 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 20m | A$245($165) | twice daily | 860km (534 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 60m | A$190($130) | twice daily | 828km (514 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Redline
V-Line
Spirit of Tasmania
The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.