How to travel from Port Lincoln to Hobart, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Hobart is around 1,449km (901 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Hobart by plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HobartPort Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hobart (HBA).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Qantas

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$610($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Hobart

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Hobart by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$355 ($240) and will take around 3h 15m.

The distance between Port Lincoln and Hobart is around 1,449km (901 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,344km (835 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Port Lincoln and Hobart by plane.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Hobart is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Hobart is to fly which will typically cost around A$355 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Lincoln and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Hobart. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Hobart (HBA) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Hobart. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Lincoln to Hobart typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).

The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Port Lincoln to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around A$355 ($240).

How do I get from Port Lincoln to Hobart

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Hobart

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Hobart
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
A$355($240)
hourly1,449km (901 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 3h
A$610($410)
twice daily2,087km (1,297 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Port Lincoln and Hobart

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Ferry operators

Airports near Hobart

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hobart
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Hobart
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
204km (127 miles) from Hobart