How to travel from Broome to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Broome and Echuca is around 3,307km (2,055 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Broome 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 → Broome if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$605($405)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Katherine, Alice Springs then Adelaide and then to Echuca.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$750($505)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration3 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$990($665)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broome and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broome to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$605 ($405) and will take around 7hrs.
The distance between Broome and Echuca is around 3,307km (2,055 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,995km (1,861 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Broome and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broome to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$605 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$605 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broome and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broome and Echuca. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broome to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katherine, Alice Springs and Adelaide. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.
Greyhound Australia and V/Line run regular bus services between Broome and Echuca. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broome to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Broome and Echuca. The distance is around 4,875km (3,029 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broome and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 7hrs | A$605($405) | 6 times a week | 3,307km (2,055 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 40m | A$920($620) | once daily | 4,158km (2,584 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 9h 60m | A$1,170($785) | once daily | 4,427km (2,751 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8hrs | A$940($635) | once daily | 3,613km (2,245 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 19h | A$750($505) | 5 times a week | 5,054km (3,141 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 17h | A$990($665) | once a week | 6,114km (3,799 miles) |
| Bus to Palmerston, train | 3 days 17h | A$1,345($905) | once a week | 5,986km (3,720 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$920($620) | on demand | 4,875km (3,029 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broome and Echuca
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Bus companies
V/Line
Integrity Coach Lines
Airlines
Qantas
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