The distance between Brisbane and Geelong is around 1,509km (937 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Brisbane to Geelong by plane, 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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Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV).
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Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Brisbane and Geelong is around 1,509km (937 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,436km (892 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Brisbane and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Geelong is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brisbane and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brisbane to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Brisbane and Geelong. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Brisbane and Geelong. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Geelong. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Brisbane to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Brisbane to Geelong typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brisbane and Geelong. The distance is around 1,819km (1,130 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | A$460($310) | every 15 mins | 1,541km (957 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | A$230($155) | every 30 mins | 1,509km (937 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,006km (1,247 miles) |
Train via Central Station | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,006km (1,247 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$355($240) | 5 times a week | 2,059km (1,279 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | A$240($165) | on demand | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.