How to travel from Batemans Bay to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Swan Hill is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Swan Hill by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$600($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre then Albury and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Swan Hill by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$115 ($79) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($400).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Swan Hill is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 12hrs to get from Batemans Bay and Swan Hill by 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 Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$600 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jolimont Centre and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Jolimont Centre then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Mildura (MQL) then take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 8h 35m.

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 Batemans Bay and Swan Hill. The distance is around 797km (495 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 Swan Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around A$135 ($90).

How do I get from Batemans Bay to Swan Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Swan Hill

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 60m
A$600($400)
twice daily1,150km (715 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 35m
A$555($370)
4 times a week1,319km (819 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 35m
A$320($215)
once daily955km (594 miles)
Bus to Merimbula Coach Stop, Park St, plane and train8h 45m
A$380($255)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane9h 5m
A$490($330)
once daily1,151km (715 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
A$135($90)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Bus via Jolimont Centre13h 35m
A$115($79)
once daily951km (591 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
A$150($100)
on demand797km (495 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill