How to travel from Bendigo to Geelong, Australia

The distance between Bendigo and Geelong is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bendigo to Geelong 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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Train

Take the train to Footscray and then to Geelong Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$40($27)
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V-Line

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$30($20)
Operated by

V-Line

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance188km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Geelong

There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Geelong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$30 ($20) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$25 ($17).

The distance between Bendigo and Geelong is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bendigo and Geelong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Geelong is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx A$25 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$30 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Geelong. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Footscray. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

V-Line run train services between Bendigo and Geelong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Geelong. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bendigo and Geelong with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 40m.

V-Line run regular bus services between Bendigo and Geelong. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 40m 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 Geelong. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray and then to Geelong Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. 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 Bendigo and Geelong. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Geelong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$40 ($27).

How do I get from Bendigo to Geelong

Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Geelong

Transport options from Bendigo to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
A$40($27)
hourly232km (144 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
A$30($20)
5 times a week212km (132 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
A$25($17)
on demand188km (117 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong