How to travel from Ballina to Kalgoorlie, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Kalgoorlie is around 3,777km (2,347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Kalgoorlie 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 Kalgoorlie → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Kalgoorlie (KGI).
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time7h 25m
- Typical costA$1,350($910)
Qantas
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth and then to Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie.
- Duration3 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$980($660)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Kalgoorlie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Kalgoorlie by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$980 ($660) and will take around 3 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,350 ($910).
The distance between Ballina and Kalgoorlie is around 3,777km (2,347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,093km (1,922 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Ballina and Kalgoorlie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,350 ($910).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Kalgoorlie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$980 ($660) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Kalgoorlie. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Kalgoorlie (KGI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Kalgoorlie. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Kalgoorlie typically takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Kalgoorlie (KGI).
The closest major airport to Kalgoorlie is Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie. Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Kalgoorlie. The distance is around 3,777km (2,347 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,350 ($910).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Kalgoorlie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 15m | A$1,350($910) | every 3 hours | 4,440km (2,759 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9hrs | A$1,010($680) | 4 times a day | 4,272km (2,654 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly | 11h 20m | A$1,705($1,145) | every 20 mins | 4,370km (2,716 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 12h 15m | A$1,685($1,130) | once daily | 4,516km (2,806 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 23h | A$980($660) | once a week | 5,416km (3,365 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$715($480) | on demand | 3,777km (2,347 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Kalgoorlie
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Byron Easy Bus
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transwa
Airports near Kalgoorlie
The following major airports near Kalgoorlie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 328km (204 miles) from Kalgoorlie
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 540km (335 miles) from Kalgoorlie