The distance between Geelong and Perth is around 3,369km (2,093 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Geelong to Perth by plane, train, bus 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 from Avalon (AVV) to Perth (PER).
Take the train to Adelaide and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Ballarat and then to Adelaide then take the train to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Geelong to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$735 ($495) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$785 ($530).
The distance between Geelong and Perth is around 3,369km (2,093 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,672km (1,661 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Geelong and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geelong to Perth is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$785 ($530).
The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$735 ($495) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geelong and Perth. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Geelong to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in North Shore and Adelaide. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.
PTV Overland and Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific run train services between Geelong and Perth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geelong and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Geelong and Perth. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Geelong to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geelong to Perth typically takes around 6h 15m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Geelong and Perth. The distance is around 3,393km (2,108 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 Geelong to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$785 ($530).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 7h 10m | A$785($530) | hourly | 4,069km (2,528 miles) |
Train | 2 days 3h | A$740($500) | once a week | 3,401km (2,113 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 5h | A$735($495) | once a week | 3,369km (2,093 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 8h | A$785($530) | once a week | 3,557km (2,210 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$450($305) | on demand | 3,393km (2,108 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
PTV Overland
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.