How to travel from Ballina to Bendigo, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Bendigo is around 1,314km (817 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballina to Bendigo by plane, 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($340)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$325($220)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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bus
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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bendigo.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Distance1,564km (972 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Bendigo

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Bendigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($340).

The distance between Ballina and Bendigo is around 1,314km (817 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,233km (766 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ballina and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$500 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Bendigo. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Bendigo. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Bendigo. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ballina and Bendigo. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Ballina to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ballina to Bendigo typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Ballina and Bendigo. The distance is around 1,564km (972 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$500 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Bendigo

Transport options from Ballina to Bendigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
A$500($340)
every 2 hours1,314km (817 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
A$230($155)
every 2 hours1,418km (881 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
A$325($220)
once a week1,902km (1,182 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,969km (1,223 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,969km (1,223 miles)
Bus to Hornsby, train1 day 2h
A$210($140)
4 times a week1,836km (1,141 miles)
Drive
16h 35m
A$210($140)
on demand1,564km (972 miles)

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Airports near Bendigo

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bendigo
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bendigo
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Bendigo