How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill is around 2,628km (1,633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill by plane, bus, 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 to Melbourne (MEL), train

Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,090($735)
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Train

Take the train to Midland Stn Transwa Midland, Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration4 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$980($660)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Swan Hill.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$680($455)
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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,628km (1,633 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$680 ($455) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,090 ($735).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill is around 2,628km (1,633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,116km (1,315 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,090 ($735).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$680 ($455) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 4 days 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Midland Stn Transwa Midland, Perth Stn Platform 7, Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 1h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 1h, 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 9h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Mildura (MQL) then take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 9h 45m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 2,628km (1,633 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,295 ($870).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Swan Hill

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train + 4 similar
9h 40m
A$1,090($735)
twice daily3,570km (2,218 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 45m
A$1,295($870)
4 times a week3,934km (2,444 miles)
Plane and Train10h 35m
A$1,230($830)
twice daily4,703km (2,922 miles)
Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus13h 15m
A$1,040($700)
once daily3,186km (1,980 miles)
Fly to Albury (ABX), Bus13h 20m
A$1,335($900)
once daily4,681km (2,909 miles)
Train
4 days 1h
A$980($660)
once a week5,887km (3,658 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 11h
A$680($455)
once a week3,835km (2,383 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
A$495($335)
on demand2,628km (1,633 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill