How to travel from Ballina to Hobart, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Hobart is around 1,673km (1,039 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballina to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hobart → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hobart (HBA).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costA$270($180)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Hobart
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$255 ($175) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).
The distance between Ballina and Hobart is around 1,673km (1,039 miles).
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ballina and Hobart by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Hobart is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Hobart is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$255 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Hobart. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Hobart (HBA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Hobart. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Hobart typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ballina to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$270 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Hobart
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | A$270($180) | every 2 hours | 1,673km (1,039 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | A$255($175) | twice daily | 1,838km (1,142 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | A$285($195) | 4 times a day | 1,944km (1,208 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$385($260) | twice daily | 2,287km (1,421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Hobart
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Hobart
The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Hobart
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Hobart
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 204km (127 miles) from Hobart