How to travel from Echuca to Eden, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Eden is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Echuca to Eden by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Eden → Echuca if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bendigo, Fly
Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Merimbula (MIM).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$730($490)
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3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Bairnsdale and then to Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$95($65)
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1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale then take the bus to Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$105($69)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Eden
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Eden by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$730 ($490).
The distance between Echuca and Eden is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Echuca and Eden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Eden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$730 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Eden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Eden. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Merimbula (MIM). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Eden. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Eden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Bairnsdale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
V/Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Echuca and Eden. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Eden. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Merimbula (MIM). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Eden is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Eden. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Echuca and Eden. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Eden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around A$95 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Eden
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 3 similar | 5h 25m | A$730($490) | once daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | A$330($220) | once daily | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to Footscray, Fly | 7h 20m | A$545($365) | once daily | 1,424km (885 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$510($345) | once daily | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 25m | A$95($65) | once daily | 779km (484 miles) |
| Bus via Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 | 13h 5m | A$100($66) | once daily | 935km (581 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 40m | A$105($69) | once daily | 805km (501 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | A$130($89) | on demand | 698km (434 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca and Eden
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Regional Express
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NSW TrainLink
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NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Eden
The following major airports near Eden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Eden
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 131km (81 miles) from Eden
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Eden