How to travel from Ballina to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Swan Hill is around 1,498km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swan Hill → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$465($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$275($185)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Albury Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Swan Hill.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($315).
The distance between Ballina and Swan Hill is around 1,498km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,185km (736 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Ballina and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$465 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Ballina and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 1,576km (979 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 Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$465 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | A$465($315) | twice daily | 1,498km (931 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train | 6h 50m | A$430($290) | twice daily | 1,601km (995 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | A$560($375) | 4 times a week | 1,684km (1,047 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$275($185) | once daily | 1,838km (1,142 miles) |
| Bus via Hornsby | 1 day 3h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | once daily | 1,909km (1,186 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 4h | A$225($150) | once daily | 2,153km (1,338 miles) |
Drive | 17h 20m | A$295($200) | on demand | 1,576km (979 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Swan Hill
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airports near Swan Hill
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill