How to travel from Hobart to Wollongong, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Wollongong is around 1,134km (705 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hobart to Wollongong by plane, train, 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 Wollongong → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costA$160($105)
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 Wollongong.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Wollongong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Wollongong by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Hobart and Wollongong is around 1,134km (705 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 990km (615 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hobart and Wollongong by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$160 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Wollongong is to fly and then take the train 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 Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hobart to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Wollongong is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Wollongong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | A$160($105) | every 30 mins | 1,134km (705 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | A$165($110) | 4 times a day | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 20m | A$285($190) | twice daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Wollongong
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Transport NSW
Bus companies
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Wollongong
The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 178km (110 miles) from Wollongong
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 184km (114 miles) from Wollongong