How to travel from Hobart to Gladstone, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Gladstone is around 2,254km (1,401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hobart to Gladstone 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 Gladstone → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gladstone (GLT).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$840($565)
Qantas
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Gladstone.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$710($480)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Gladstone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Gladstone by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$665 ($445) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$840 ($565).
The distance between Hobart and Gladstone is around 2,254km (1,401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,148km (1,334 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hobart and Gladstone by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$840 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Gladstone is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$665 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Gladstone. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Hobart to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hobart to Gladstone typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Gladstone (GLT).
The closest major airport to Gladstone is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone. Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) 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 Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$840 ($565).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Gladstone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 50m | A$840($565) | every 2 hours | 2,254km (1,401 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | A$695($470) | 5 times a week | 2,442km (1,517 miles) |
| Fly to Bundaberg (BDB), Train | 6h 35m | A$870($585) | once daily | 2,279km (1,416 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | A$735($495) | 4 times a day | 2,296km (1,427 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 50m | A$665($445) | once daily | 2,313km (1,437 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | A$710($480) | twice daily | 2,696km (1,675 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Gladstone
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Redline
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Gladstone
The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 437km (272 miles) from Gladstone