How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne is around 2,901km (1,803 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,060($715)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth then Sydney Central Station and then to Southern Cross.

  • Duration3 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$935($630)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Melbourne.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,901km (1,803 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$935 ($630) and will take around 3 days 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,060 ($715).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne is around 2,901km (1,803 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,289km (1,422 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Kalgoorlie and Melbourne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,060 ($715).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$935 ($630) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne. It typically takes around 3 days 20h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7 and Sydney Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 20h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink XPT run train services between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 20h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Melbourne. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kalgoorlie and Melbourne. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Kalgoorlie and Melbourne. The distance is around 2,901km (1,803 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,060 ($715).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Melbourne

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 45m
A$1,060($715)
every 3 hours3,267km (2,030 miles)
Train
3 days 20h
A$935($630)
once a week5,542km (3,444 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$550($370)
on demand2,901km (1,803 miles)

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Airports near Melbourne

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Melbourne