How to travel from Broome to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between Broome and Swan Hill is around 3,435km (2,134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Broome to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swan Hill → Broome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train
Fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$1,090($730)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Katherine, Alice Springs then Adelaide and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$735($495)
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 Swan Hill.
- Duration3 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$970($655)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broome and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broome to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$735 ($495) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,090 ($730).
The distance between Broome and Swan Hill is around 3,435km (2,134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,857km (1,775 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Broome and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broome to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,090 ($730).
The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$735 ($495) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broome and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 8h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broome and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broome to Swan Hill. 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 16h.
Greyhound Australia and V/Line run regular bus services between Broome and Swan Hill. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 16h 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 8h 50m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 4,720km (2,933 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,080 ($725).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broome and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train + 3 similar | 8h 40m | A$1,090($730) | twice daily | 3,435km (2,134 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 40m | A$920($620) | 4 times a week | 3,798km (2,360 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 50m | A$1,080($725) | twice daily | 4,262km (2,648 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 14h 15m | A$800($535) | once daily | 4,278km (2,658 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 16h | A$735($495) | 5 times a week | 4,896km (3,042 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 14h | A$970($655) | once a week | 5,955km (3,700 miles) |
| Bus to Palmerston, train | 3 days 20h | A$1,355($910) | once a week | 6,082km (3,779 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 22h | A$890($600) | on demand | 4,720km (2,933 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broome and Swan Hill
Train operators
V/Line
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
Airports near Swan Hill
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill