How to travel from Hobart to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Echuca is around 833km (518 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hobart to Echuca 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 Echuca → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costA$310($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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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 Echuca.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$420($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Launceston Transit Centre Cornwall Square and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$395($265)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Echuca.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$390($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Echuca by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$235 ($160) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$310 ($210).
The distance between Hobart and Echuca is around 833km (518 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Hobart and Echuca by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$310 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Echuca is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$235 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hobart to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$310 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | A$310($210) | 6 times a week | 833km (518 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | A$235($160) | 6 times a week | 861km (535 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 30m | A$605($405) | once daily | 1,755km (1,090 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 17h 40m | A$420($280) | once daily | 992km (616 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston, Cornwall Square Transit Centre, ferry and train | 17h 40m | A$415($280) | once daily | 992km (616 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 40m | A$395($265) | once daily | 961km (597 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 25m | A$390($265) | twice daily | 930km (578 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Echuca
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
V/Line
Redline
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca