How to travel from Eden to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Eden and Hervey Bay is around 1,363km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Eden to Hervey Bay by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated by

Regional Express

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2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$220($145)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,657km (1,030 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Eden to Hervey Bay by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$220 ($145) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Eden and Hervey Bay is around 1,363km (847 miles).

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Eden and Hervey Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eden to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$220 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Eden and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Eden and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Eden and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Merimbula (MIM) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Eden to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Eden to Hervey Bay typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Merimbula (MIM) and and arrive into Hervey Bay (HVB).

The closest major airport to Hervey Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay. Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Eden and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,657km (1,030 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Hervey Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$910 ($610).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Eden to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
A$500($335)
4 times a day1,363km (847 miles)
Bus to Vulcan St At Mirrabooka Av, Fly6h 10m
A$495($335)
once daily1,430km (888 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 10m
A$910($610)
twice daily1,488km (925 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
A$220($145)
once daily1,958km (1,217 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
A$315($210)
on demand1,657km (1,030 miles)

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Airports near Hervey Bay

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

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Hervey Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Hervey Bay