How to travel from Melbourne to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Melbourne and Proserpine is around 1,980km (1,230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Melbourne to Proserpine by plane, train, bus 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 Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$600($400)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,463km (1,530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($400).

The distance between Melbourne and Proserpine is around 1,980km (1,230 miles).

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Melbourne and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$600 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Melbourne and Proserpine. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne and Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Melbourne and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Proserpine. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Melbourne and Proserpine with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly between Melbourne and Proserpine. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.

The flight from Melbourne to Proserpine typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Proserpine. The distance is around 2,463km (1,530 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$600 ($400).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Proserpine

Transport options from Melbourne to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
A$600($400)
every 20 mins1,980km (1,230 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 15h
A$320($215)
5 times a week2,990km (1,858 miles)
Train via Central Station1 day 16h
A$320($215)
5 times a week2,990km (1,858 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days
A$500($335)
once daily3,242km (2,014 miles)
Bus via Parramatta2 days
A$345($235)
4 times a week3,185km (1,979 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
A$465($315)
on demand2,463km (1,530 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

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

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine