How to travel from Bendigo to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Bendigo and Brisbane is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bendigo to Brisbane by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Distance1,598km (993 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Brisbane by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$250 ($165) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Bendigo and Brisbane is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,320km (820 miles)

It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Bendigo and Brisbane by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Brisbane is to drive which takes around 18hrs and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$250 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

V-Line, XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Bendigo and Brisbane. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bendigo and Brisbane. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Bendigo and Brisbane. The distance is around 1,598km (993 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Brisbane is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around A$250 ($165).

How do I get from Bendigo to Brisbane

Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Brisbane

Transport options from Bendigo to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$250($165)
once daily2,088km (1,297 miles)
Train via Southern Cross1 day 3h
A$250($165)
once daily2,088km (1,297 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$365($245)
twice a week2,122km (1,319 miles)
Drive
18hrs
A$215($145)
on demand1,598km (993 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

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

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane