How to travel from Melbourne to Albany, Australia
The distance between Melbourne and Albany is around 3,109km (1,932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Melbourne to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Albany → Melbourne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costA$515($345)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration3 days 20h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,135($765)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$380 ($255) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Melbourne and Albany is around 3,109km (1,932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,434km (1,513 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Melbourne and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Albany is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$380 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melbourne and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Albany. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Melbourne to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Melbourne to Albany typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) 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 Melbourne and Albany. The distance is around 3,362km (2,089 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 55m | A$515($345) | every 20 mins | 3,109km (1,932 miles) |
| Fly to Albany (ALH) | 11h 15m | A$1,080($725) | every 15 mins | 5,467km (3,397 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 55m | A$380($255) | once daily | 3,144km (1,954 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 20h | A$1,135($765) | once a week | 5,696km (3,539 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$445($300) | on demand | 3,362km (2,089 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Melbourne and Albany
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Train operators
XPT
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany