How to travel from Hobart to Melbourne, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Melbourne is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hobart to Melbourne 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 Melbourne → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costA$160($105)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Launceston Cornwall Square Transit Centre and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$175($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Melbourne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Melbourne by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Hobart and Melbourne is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (372 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Hobart and Melbourne by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Melbourne is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx A$160 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Melbourne is to fly which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Melbourne. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Melbourne. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Melbourne. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hobart and Melbourne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly between Hobart and Melbourne. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Melbourne (MEL). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Hobart to Melbourne typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Melbourne (MEL).
The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Melbourne. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Melbourne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Melbourne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 15m | A$160($105) | every 20 mins | 659km (409 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) | 3h 25m | A$205($135) | every 10 mins | 714km (444 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | A$240($160) | 4 times a day | 688km (427 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 50m | A$210($140) | twice daily | 738km (459 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 45m | A$175($120) | twice daily | 714km (444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Melbourne
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Bus companies
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Melbourne
The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Melbourne