The distance between Townsville and Hobart is around 2,730km (1,696 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Townsville to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hobart → Townsville if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Hobart (HBA).
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Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
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There are several options for getting from Townsville to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$505 ($340) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($575).
The distance between Townsville and Hobart is around 2,730km (1,696 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,627km (1,633 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Townsville and Hobart by plane.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Hobart is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$860 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Hobart is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$505 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Townsville and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Townsville and Hobart. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Hobart (HBA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville to Hobart. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Townsville to Hobart typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Townsville to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$860 ($575).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 55m | A$860($575) | on demand | 2,753km (1,711 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | A$770($520) | 4 times a day | 2,730km (1,696 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 18h | A$505($340) | twice daily | 3,186km (1,980 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.