How to travel from Orange to Echuca, Australia

The distance between Orange and Echuca is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orange 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 Train

Fly from Orange (OAG) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then Wagga Wagga Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Echuca Coach Stop.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Echuca.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Echuca.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Echuca

There are several options for getting from Orange to Echuca by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).

The distance between Orange and Echuca is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Orange and Echuca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Echuca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Echuca. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Orange and Echuca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19hrs, 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 Orange and Echuca. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and Wagga Wagga Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Orange and Echuca. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Orange and Echuca. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Echuca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Echuca

Transport options from Orange to Echuca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5hrs
A$490($330)
once daily1,021km (634 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 5m
A$610($410)
6 times a week1,144km (711 miles)
Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB), Train6h 20m
A$410($275)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Train and Plane8h 25m
A$475($320)
once daily1,110km (690 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6hrs
A$335($225)
once daily938km (583 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
A$74($50)
6 times a week709km (440 miles)
Train
19hrs
A$160($105)
once daily1,510km (938 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
A$120($80)
on demand628km (390 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