The distance between Darwin and Bendigo is around 3,659km (2,274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Darwin to Bendigo 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 Bendigo → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Bendigo (BXG).
Take the bus to Alice Springs then Adelaide and then to Bendigo Station.
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Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Bendigo Station.
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Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Bendigo Station.
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There are several options for getting from Darwin to Bendigo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$515 ($345) and will take around 7h 30m.
The distance between Darwin and Bendigo is around 3,659km (2,274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,017km (1,874 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Darwin and Bendigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Bendigo is to fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Bendigo, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$515 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Darwin and Bendigo. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Darwin to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darwin, Adelaide Parklands and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan, PTV Overland and V-Line run train services between Darwin and Bendigo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darwin and Bendigo. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darwin to Bendigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs and Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.
Greyhound Australia and V-Line run regular bus services between Darwin and Bendigo. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Bendigo. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Bendigo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darwin to Bendigo typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).
The closest major airport to Bendigo is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Bendigo. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darwin and Bendigo. The distance is around 3,659km (2,274 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 Darwin to Bendigo is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 7h 30m | A$515($345) | every 4 hours | 3,874km (2,407 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 3h | A$625($420) | once daily | 3,714km (2,308 miles) |
Train | 2 days 14h | A$1,140($770) | once a week | 3,965km (2,464 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 12h | A$1,125($755) | once a week | 3,661km (2,275 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$485($325) | on demand | 3,659km (2,274 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airnorth
V-Line
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
PTV Overland
The following major airports near Bendigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.