How to travel from Port Augusta to Eden, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Eden is around 1,455km (904 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Eden by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Eden → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Whyalla, Fly
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Merimbula (MIM).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costA$1,000($670)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Melbourne then Bairnsdale and then to Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$200($135)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale then take the bus to Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy.
- Duration24h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$250($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Eden
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Eden by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,000 ($670).
The distance between Port Augusta and Eden is around 1,455km (904 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,219km (757 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Port Augusta and Eden by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Eden is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$1,000 ($670).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Eden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Eden. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Merimbula (MIM). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Eden. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Eden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Melbourne and Bairnsdale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Eden. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Eden. We recommend that you take the bus to Adelaide then fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Merimbula (MIM). instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Eden is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Eden. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Port Augusta and Eden. The distance is around 1,526km (948 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Eden is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$885 ($595).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Eden
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Whyalla, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 20m | A$1,000($670) | twice daily | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 7h 25m | A$800($540) | twice daily | 1,566km (973 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 7h 30m | A$980($660) | twice daily | 1,917km (1,191 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 55m | A$885($595) | twice daily | 1,455km (904 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, plane | 10h 15m | A$495($335) | twice daily | 1,588km (986 miles) |
Bus | 24h 20m | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,626km (1,010 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 24h 5m | A$250($170) | twice a week | 1,692km (1,051 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 1 day 19h | A$510($345) | once a week | 2,518km (1,565 miles) |
Drive | 17h 20m | A$290($195) | on demand | 1,526km (948 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Eden
Bus companies
Stateliner
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Overland
V/Line
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Eden
The following major airports near Eden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Eden
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 131km (81 miles) from Eden
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Eden