How to travel from Ballina to Narooma, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Narooma is around 901km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ballina to Narooma 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 Narooma → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Moruya (MYA).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costA$380($255)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
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Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Wagonga St After Montague St.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$160($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Narooma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Narooma by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).
The distance between Ballina and Narooma is around 901km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 879km (546 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ballina and Narooma by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Narooma is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Narooma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Narooma. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Narooma. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Narooma. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Narooma. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Narooma typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).
The closest major airport to Narooma is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Narooma. Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Narooma. The distance is around 1,063km (661 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Narooma is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$620 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Narooma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 55m | A$380($255) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | A$620($415) | once daily | 1,095km (681 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | A$475($320) | once daily | 1,069km (664 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), Bus | 7h 10m | A$280($190) | once daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 8h 10m | A$490($330) | once daily | 1,254km (779 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 40m | A$220($150) | twice daily | 953km (592 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train + 2 similar | 19h 30m | A$160($105) | twice daily | 1,214km (754 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 19h 55m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,256km (780 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 20h 10m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,158km (720 miles) |
Drive | 12h 10m | A$200($135) | on demand | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Narooma
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Murrays Coaches
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Berrima Buslines
Airports near Narooma
The following major airports near Narooma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Narooma
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Narooma
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Narooma