How to travel from Mildura to Echuca, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Echuca is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mildura to Echuca by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Swan Hill and then to Echuca.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$46($31)
Operated by

V/Line

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Swan Hill then take the train to Bendigo and then to Echuca.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
Operated by

V/Line

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Drive

Drive to Echuca.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Echuca

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Echuca by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$39 ($26) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$71 ($48).

The distance between Mildura and Echuca is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Mildura and Echuca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Echuca is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$71 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$39 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Echuca. We recommend that you drive to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Echuca. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Swan Hill. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Mildura and Echuca. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Mildura and Echuca. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Echuca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$46 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Echuca

Transport options from Mildura to Echuca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 40m
A$205($140)
4 times a week669km (416 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
A$46($31)
once daily378km (235 miles)
Bus via Kerang6h 25m
A$39($26)
twice a week427km (265 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 25m
A$65($44)
once daily490km (305 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
A$71($48)
on demand374km (232 miles)

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Airports near Echuca

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Echuca
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Echuca
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Echuca