How to travel from Ballina to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Echuca is around 1,311km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ballina to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Echuca → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$480($325)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Albury and then to Echuca.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Benalla Station Platform 2 then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($325).
The distance between Ballina and Echuca is around 1,311km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,155km (717 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Ballina and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Echuca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$480 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Echuca. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Ballina and Echuca. The distance is around 1,498km (931 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 55m | A$480($325) | once daily | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | A$435($290) | 6 times a week | 1,473km (915 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 55m | A$375($255) | 6 times a week | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | A$280($190) | once daily | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 30m | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
| Bus via Hornsby | 24h 15m | A$180($120) | 4 times a week | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 23h 20m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 23h 20m | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,747km (1,085 miles) |
Drive | 16h 5m | A$285($190) | on demand | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Echuca
Bus companies
V/Line
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca