How to travel from Hobart to Rye, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Rye is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hobart to Rye by plane, train, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costA$315($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Taxi
Take the bus to Launceston Transit Centre Cornwall Square and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take a taxi to Rye.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$560($375)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Rye.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$370($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Rye by plane, train, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$270 ($180) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$315 ($210).
The distance between Hobart and Rye is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hobart and Rye by plane, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Rye is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$270 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hobart to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Rye is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Rye. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 45m | A$315($210) | hourly | 746km (464 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 5h 30m | A$715($480) | every 2 hours | 1,887km (1,173 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB), train and bus | 5h 50m | A$270($180) | hourly | 801km (498 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 30m | A$270($180) | 4 times a day | 775km (481 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar | 15h 20m | A$560($375) | twice daily | 831km (516 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston, Cornwall Square Transit Centre, ferry and taxi | 15h 20m | A$560($375) | twice daily | 831km (516 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 55m | A$370($250) | twice daily | 808km (502 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Rye
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Redline
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Rye
The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Rye
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Rye
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Rye