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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Melbourne
    Departure location: Southern Cross
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Ballina
    Destination location: Tamar St
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
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Bus Melbourne to Ballina: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$257
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:00pm
Distance1275 km

Melbourne to Ballina Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Melbourne - Ballina

  1. How far is Melbourne from Ballina?

    Melbourne and Ballina are 1277 km (792 miles) apart.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Melbourne and Ballina!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Melbourne to Ballina, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Melbourne to Ballina that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Melbourne to Ballina, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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