How to travel from Hobart to Apollo Bay, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Apollo Bay is around 898km (558 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hobart to Apollo Bay by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Apollo Bay → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$275($185)
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Launceston Transit Centre Cornwall Square and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$395($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Apollo Bay.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Apollo Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Apollo Bay by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Hobart and Apollo Bay is around 898km (558 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (343 miles)
It takes around 15h 15m to get from Hobart and Apollo Bay by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Apollo Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hobart to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Apollo Bay is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay. King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hobart to Apollo Bay. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Apollo Bay. instead which will take 15h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Apollo Bay is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Apollo Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | A$275($185) | every 20 mins | 903km (561 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), train and bus | 7h 45m | A$870($585) | every 20 mins | 1,999km (1,242 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 17h 55m | A$395($265) | twice daily | 938km (583 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston, Cornwall Square Transit Centre, ferry and train | 17h 55m | A$390($265) | twice daily | 938km (583 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston Transit Centre, Cornwall Square, ferry and train | 17h 60m | A$405($270) | once a week | 974km (605 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | A$385($260) | twice daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Apollo Bay
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Qantas
Virgin Australia
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Bus companies
Redline
Public Transport Victoria
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
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Airports near Apollo Bay
The following major airports near Apollo Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Apollo Bay
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 126km (79 miles) from Apollo Bay
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Apollo Bay