How to travel from Brisbane to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Brisbane and Echuca is around 1,386km (861 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Brisbane 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 → Brisbane if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costA$655($440)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Albury and then to Echuca.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$290($195)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Benalla Station Platform 2 then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$655 ($440).
The distance between Brisbane and Echuca is around 1,386km (861 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,239km (770 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Brisbane and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Echuca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$655 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Echuca. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Brisbane and Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Brisbane and Echuca. The distance is around 1,504km (935 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 25m | A$655($440) | once daily | 1,544km (959 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | A$340($230) | 6 times a week | 1,591km (989 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 45m | A$375($250) | 6 times a week | 1,628km (1,011 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 40m | A$620($415) | once daily | 1,386km (861 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 45m | A$380($255) | 6 times a week | 1,794km (1,115 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,889km (1,174 miles) |
| Bus via Hornsby | 1 day 4h | A$180($120) | 4 times a week | 1,835km (1,140 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 30m | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,863km (1,158 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 24h 30m | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,866km (1,159 miles) |
Drive | 16h 60m | A$285($190) | on demand | 1,504km (935 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brisbane and Echuca
Bus companies
V/Line
Byron Easy Bus
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
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