How to travel from Rye to Narooma, Australia

The distance between Rye and Narooma is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rye to Narooma by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Moruya (MYA).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$550($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankston then Bairnsdale and then to ANZ Bank/Wagonga St.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Bairnsdale then take the bus to ANZ Bank/Wagonga St.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Narooma.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance710km (441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Narooma

There are several options for getting from Rye to Narooma by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($350).

The distance between Rye and Narooma is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Rye and Narooma by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rye to Narooma is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$525 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Narooma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rye and Narooma. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Moruya (MYA) then take the bus to Wagonga St After Montague St. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Narooma. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Narooma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, Dandenong Station/Foster St and Bairnsdale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Metropolitan buses and V/Line run regular bus services between Rye and Narooma. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Narooma. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Narooma is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Narooma. Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Rye and Narooma. The distance is around 710km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Narooma is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around A$89 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Narooma

Transport options from Rye to Narooma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 30m
A$550($370)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train and plane6h 30m
A$325($220)
once daily699km (434 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train and plane8h 55m
A$315($210)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus4h 30m
A$525($350)
once daily1,118km (695 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
A$89($60)
once daily757km (470 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 40m
A$89($60)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train14h 55m
A$160($110)
once daily990km (615 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
A$135($90)
on demand710km (441 miles)

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Airports near Narooma

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Narooma
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Narooma
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Narooma