How to travel from Perth to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Perth and Echuca is around 2,912km (1,810 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Perth to Echuca 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 Echuca → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$595($400)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Echuca.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$705($475)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$645($435)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$595 ($400) and will take around 6h 40m.
The distance between Perth and Echuca is around 2,912km (1,810 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,692km (1,673 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Perth and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$595 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Echuca. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, Journey Beyond - The Overland and V/Line run train services between Perth and Echuca. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 6h 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 Perth and Echuca. The distance is around 3,301km (2,051 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$595 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 40m | A$595($400) | 6 times a week | 2,912km (1,810 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 45m | A$1,000($670) | once daily | 4,069km (2,528 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 35m | A$950($640) | once daily | 3,219km (2,000 miles) |
Train | 2 days 9h | A$705($475) | once a week | 3,712km (2,307 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 7h | A$645($435) | once a week | 3,336km (2,073 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$625($420) | on demand | 3,301km (2,051 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Echuca
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
V/Line
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca