How to travel from Burnie to Hobart, Australia

The distance between Burnie and Hobart is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Burnie to Hobart by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HobartBurnie if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to Hobart Transit Centre.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hobart.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Hobart

There are several options for getting from Burnie to Hobart by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$43 ($29).

The distance between Burnie and Hobart is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Burnie and Hobart by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Burnie to Hobart is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$43 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Hobart, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Hobart. We recommend that you drive to Hobart. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Burnie and Hobart. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Burnie to Hobart. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Devonport Interchange and Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Merseylink and Redline run regular bus services between Burnie and Hobart. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Burnie to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Burnie and Hobart. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Hobart is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).

How do I get from Burnie to Hobart

Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Hobart

Transport options from Burnie to Hobart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
A$200($135)
4 times a day353km (219 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 60m
A$225($155)
once daily470km (292 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
A$82($55)
every 20 mins358km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
A$43($29)
on demand325km (202 miles)

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Airports near Hobart

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hobart
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Hobart
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Hobart