How to travel from Bunbury to Echuca, Australia

The distance between Bunbury and Echuca is around 2,965km (1,842 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bunbury to Echuca by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, plane

Take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
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Train

Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth, Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Echuca.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$715($480)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Echuca.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$655($440)
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Drive

Drive to Echuca.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance3,433km (2,133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Echuca

There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Echuca by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 7h 25m.

The distance between Bunbury and Echuca is around 2,965km (1,842 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,669km (1,658 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Bunbury and Echuca by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Echuca is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Echuca. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bunbury to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth, Adelaide Parklands and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, Journey Beyond - The Overland and V/Line run train services between Bunbury and Echuca. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 13h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Echuca. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 7h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Echuca. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 8h 50m.

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 Bunbury and Echuca. The distance is around 3,433km (2,133 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Echuca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Echuca

Transport options from Bunbury to Echuca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, plane + 3 similar
7h 25m
A$455($305)
6 times a week2,965km (1,842 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 50m
A$610($410)
6 times a week3,077km (1,912 miles)
Bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2, plane and train9h 40m
A$980($660)
once daily3,384km (2,103 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train9h 55m
A$1,105($740)
once daily4,234km (2,631 miles)
Train
2 days 13h
A$715($480)
once a week3,894km (2,420 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 9h
A$655($440)
once a week3,519km (2,186 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
A$650($435)
on demand3,433km (2,133 miles)

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Airports near Echuca

The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Echuca
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Echuca
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Echuca