How to travel from Bathurst to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Echuca is around 3,244km (2,016 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bathurst to Echuca 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 Echuca → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$635($425)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$685($460)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$630 ($425) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$635 ($425).
The distance between Bathurst and Echuca is around 3,244km (2,016 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Bathurst and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$635 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$630 ($425) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bathurst to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Bathurst and Echuca. The distance is around 3,244km (2,016 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$635 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 7h 45m | A$635($425) | 6 times a week | 3,285km (2,041 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 55m | A$950($640) | once daily | 4,442km (2,760 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 5m | A$630($425) | 6 times a week | 3,331km (2,070 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 35m | A$900($605) | once daily | 3,591km (2,232 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 14h | A$685($460) | once a week | 3,759km (2,336 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$610($410) | on demand | 3,244km (2,016 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Echuca
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
V/Line
Transwa
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca