How to travel from Ballina to Roma, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Roma is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballina to Roma by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Roma (RMA).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus via Brisbane Domestic Airport

Take the bus to Brisbane Domestic Airport then Miles and then to Roma.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$145($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Roma.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance641km (398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Roma

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Roma by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($375).

The distance between Ballina and Roma is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from Ballina and Roma by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Roma is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Roma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Roma. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Roma (RMA). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Roma. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Roma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B and Brisbane. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, Premier Motor Service, Bus Queensland, Byron Easy Bus and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Roma. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ballina and Roma. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Roma (RMA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Ballina to Roma. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ballina to Roma typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Roma (RMA).

The closest major airport to Roma is Roma Airport (RMA) (RMA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Roma. Charleville Airport (CTL) (CTL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Roma. The distance is around 641km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Roma is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).

How do I get from Ballina to Roma

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Roma

Transport options from Ballina to Roma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$560($375)
hourly1,807km (1,123 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 20m
A$380($255)
every 20 mins657km (408 miles)
Bus via Brisbane Domestic Airport + 1 similar
10h 50m
A$145($100)
once daily705km (438 miles)
Bus11h 25m
A$86($58)
twice daily703km (437 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
A$120($82)
on demand641km (398 miles)

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Airports near Roma

The following major airports near Roma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

RMA
Roma Airport (RMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Roma
CTL
Charleville Airport (CTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Roma
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
438km (272 miles) from Roma