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.
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.
👋 Also check out Batemans Bay → Melbourne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Moruya (MYA).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Canberra and then to Promenade Plaza Orient St.
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Take the train to Bairnsdale Station then take the bus to Orient St.
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Drive to Batemans Bay (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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | A$385($260) | every 20 mins | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 40m | A$155($105) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
Bus via Gundagai | 11h 45m | A$125($83) | 4 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | A$110($73) | 3 times a week | 760km (472 miles) |
Train to Goulburn Station, bus | 12h 15m | A$215($145) | once daily | 957km (594 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | A$105($70) | on demand | 786km (488 miles) |
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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XPT
Murrays Coaches
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.