The distance between Ballina and Geelong is around 1,390km (864 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballina to Geelong by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV).
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Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Geelong by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($170).
The distance between Ballina and Geelong is around 1,390km (864 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,338km (831 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ballina and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Geelong is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$255 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Geelong. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Geelong. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Geelong. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Geelong typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Geelong. The distance is around 1,640km (1,019 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$255 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | A$255($170) | every 2 hours | 1,390km (864 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 10m | A$260($175) | twice daily | 1,503km (934 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$320($215) | 5 times a week | 1,850km (1,150 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 24h 55m | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,887km (1,173 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 24h 55m | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,887km (1,173 miles) |
Bus to Hornsby, train | 1 day 1h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,754km (1,090 miles) |
Drive | 17h 20m | A$220($145) | on demand | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
XPT
V-Line
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.