How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Esperance, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Esperance is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Esperance by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EsperanceKalgoorlie if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$28($19)
Operated by

Transwa

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Drive

Drive to Esperance.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance407km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Esperance

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Esperance by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$77 ($52).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Esperance is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Kalgoorlie and Esperance by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Esperance is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$77 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Esperance. We recommend that you drive to Esperance. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kalgoorlie and Esperance. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Esperance with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5hrs.

Transwa run regular bus services between Kalgoorlie and Esperance. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalgoorlie to Esperance. We recommend that you take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kalgoorlie and Esperance. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Esperance is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$28 ($19).

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Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Esperance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5hrs
A$28($19)
3 times a week392km (243 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
A$77($52)
on demand407km (253 miles)

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Airports near Esperance

The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

EPR
Esperance Airport (EPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Esperance
KGI
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
344km (214 miles) from Esperance
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
594km (369 miles) from Esperance