How to travel from Brisbane to Hobart, Australia
The distance between Brisbane and Hobart is around 1,823km (1,133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Brisbane to Hobart by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hobart → Brisbane if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hobart (HBA).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$280($190)
Virgin Australia
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$410($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Hobart
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Hobart by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$280 ($190).
The distance between Brisbane and Hobart is around 1,823km (1,133 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Brisbane and Hobart by plane.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Hobart is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$280 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Hobart is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brisbane and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Hobart. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Hobart (HBA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Brisbane and Hobart with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly between Brisbane and Hobart. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Brisbane to Hobart typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).
The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Brisbane to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$280 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Hobart
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 40m | A$280($190) | every 15 mins | 1,823km (1,133 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | A$230($155) | every 30 mins | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | A$475($320) | 4 times a day | 1,870km (1,162 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | A$495($330) | every 4 hours | 1,907km (1,185 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 7h | A$410($275) | twice daily | 2,466km (1,532 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brisbane and Hobart
Bus companies
Redline
Murrays Coaches
Bus Queensland
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Hobart
The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Hobart
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Hobart
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 204km (127 miles) from Hobart