How to travel from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat, Australia

The distance between King Island Airport (KNS) and Ballarat is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from King Island (KNS) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Ballarat.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
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Fly to Moorabbin, train

Fly from King Island to Moorabbin then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Ballarat.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$400($270)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between King Island Airport (KNS) and Ballarat

There are several options for getting from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between King Island Airport (KNS) and Ballarat is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from King Island Airport (KNS) and Ballarat by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between King Island Airport (KNS) and Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ballarat from King Island Airport (KNS) is to fly and then take the train which will take 2h 45m and cost around A$170 ($115).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat. We recommend that you fly from King Island (KNS) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Ballarat. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ballarat is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Ballarat. 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$170 ($115).

How do I get from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat

Compare travel optionsbetween King Island Airport (KNS) and Ballarat

Transport options from King Island Airport (KNS) to Ballarat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 45m
A$170($115)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Fly to Moorabbin, train
3h 15m
A$400($270)
twice daily379km (235 miles)

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Airports near Ballarat

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Ballarat
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Ballarat
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (160 miles) from Ballarat