How to travel from Hobart to Ballina, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Ballina is around 1,672km (1,039 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hobart to Ballina by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ballina → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$270($180)
Virgin Australia
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Ballina.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Ballina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Ballina by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).
The distance between Hobart and Ballina is around 1,672km (1,039 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hobart and Ballina by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Ballina is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Ballina is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Ballina. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Hobart to Ballina. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hobart to Ballina typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).
The closest major airport to Ballina is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Ballina. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) 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 Ballina. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Ballina is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$270 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Ballina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | A$270($180) | hourly | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | A$215($145) | twice daily | 1,838km (1,142 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | A$290($195) | 4 times a day | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$385($260) | twice daily | 2,290km (1,423 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Ballina
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Ballina
The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Ballina
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Ballina
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Ballina