How to travel from Ballarat to Roma, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Roma is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Roma by train, bus 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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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Roma.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Distance1,675km (1,041 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Roma

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Roma by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$280 ($185) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$315 ($215).

The distance between Ballarat and Roma is around 1,675km (1,041 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,307km (812 miles)

It takes around 1 day 13h to get from Ballarat and Roma by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Roma is to drive which takes around 18h 25m and will set you back approx A$315 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$280 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballarat and Roma. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 13h, 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 Roma. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway platform 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Ballarat and Roma. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h 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 Roma. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Roma. instead which will take 1 day 13h.

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Roma is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 13h and will usually cost around A$280 ($185).

How do I get from Ballarat to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Roma

Transport options from Ballarat to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1 day 13h
A$280($185)
twice a week2,551km (1,585 miles)
Train via Southern Cross1 day 13h
A$280($185)
twice a week2,551km (1,585 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
A$385($260)
once daily2,565km (1,594 miles)
Drive
18h 25m
A$315($215)
on demand1,675km (1,041 miles)

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Airports near Roma

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

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma