How to travel from Melbourne to Batemans Bay, Australia

The distance between Melbourne and Batemans Bay is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Melbourne to Batemans Bay 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

Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Moruya (MYA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Canberra and then to Promenade Plaza Orient St.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bairnsdale Station then take the bus to Orient St.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($73)
Operated by

V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance786km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Batemans Bay

There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Batemans Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$110 ($73) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).

The distance between Melbourne and Batemans Bay is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Melbourne and Batemans Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Batemans Bay is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Melbourne and Batemans Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Batemans Bay. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Merimbula (MIM). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Melbourne to Batemans Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Merimbula (MIM). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Melbourne to Batemans Bay typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).

The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Batemans Bay. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Batemans Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Batemans Bay

Transport options from Melbourne to Batemans Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
A$385($260)
every 20 mins619km (385 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
A$155($105)
once daily802km (498 miles)
Bus via Gundagai11h 45m
A$125($83)
4 times a week829km (515 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
A$110($73)
3 times a week760km (472 miles)
Train to Goulburn Station, bus12h 15m
A$215($145)
once daily957km (594 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
A$105($70)
on demand786km (488 miles)

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Airports near Batemans Bay

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Batemans Bay
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Batemans Bay