How to travel from Hobart to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Byron Bay is around 1,706km (1,060 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hobart to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Byron Bay → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$270($180)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Byron Bay.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Hobart and Byron Bay is around 1,706km (1,060 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hobart and Byron Bay by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$205 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Byron Bay. 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 Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hobart to Byron Bay typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).
The closest major airport to Byron Bay is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$205 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 35m | A$270($180) | hourly | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | A$205($135) | twice daily | 1,804km (1,121 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | A$340($230) | twice daily | 1,850km (1,150 miles) |
| Bus to Perth, Main Rd / Clarence St, Fly | 6h 25m | A$290($195) | 4 times a day | 1,751km (1,088 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 25m | A$330($225) | twice daily | 1,998km (1,242 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$390($260) | twice daily | 2,319km (1,441 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Byron Bay
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Redline
Train operators
TRANSLink QLD
Airports near Byron Bay
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay