How to travel from Batemans Bay to Rye, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Rye is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Rye by plane, train, 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 RyeBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Car and Ferry

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bairnsdale then Dandenong and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bairnsdale then take the train to Dandenong then take the bus to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance778km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Rye

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Rye by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Rye is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Batemans Bay and Rye by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Rye. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bairnsdale, Dandenong and Frankston. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

V/Line and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Rye. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Batemans Bay to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Rye is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Rye. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Batemans Bay and Rye. The distance is around 778km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).

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Transport options from Batemans Bay to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Car and Ferry + 4 similar
4h 30m
A$420($285)
every 2 hours1,096km (681 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 55m
A$585($395)
hourly1,083km (673 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7hrs
A$300($200)
once daily741km (460 miles)
Bus to Pambula Post Office, Quondola St, plane and train7h 25m
A$330($220)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane, Car and Ferry7h 35m
A$350($235)
once daily1,097km (681 miles)
Bus
13hrs
A$95($65)
3 times a week807km (502 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
12h 45m
A$95($65)
3 times a week797km (495 miles)
Bus to Jolimont Centre, train13hrs
A$145($95)
once daily892km (554 miles)
Bus to Gibraltar St Opp Bungendore Park, train13h 20m
A$110($73)
once daily990km (615 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
A$145($100)
on demand778km (484 miles)

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Airports near Rye

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Rye
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Rye
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Rye