Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne
Adelaide
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Melbourne to Adelaide Schedule

Melbourne to Adelaide Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA21107:10 - 08:05AUD 378.92
The Overland Red Standard 08:05 - 17:30AUD 185
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA21910:10 - 11:05AUD 148.05
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA22712:10 - 13:05AUD 176.22
Qantas Airways Economy #QF219614:00 - 15:35AUD 188.52
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA23717:10 - 18:00AUD 216.36
Regional Express Economy #ZL48919:45 - 20:40AUD 513.08
Qantas Airways Economy #QF69920:35 - 21:30AUD 382.18

Transportation from Melbourne to Adelaide

Facts about the transport from Melbourne to Adelaide

Cheapest Transport$69
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day42
Distance751 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, The Overland, Virgin Australia Airlines

Melbourne to Adelaide Destination Reviews

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How to get from Melbourne to Adelaide

Travelling between Melbourne and Adelaide is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 364.85 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 71.36.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Adelaide?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Melbourne and Adelaide depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Melbourne and Adelaide. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 25m to reach Adelaide.

How much does it cost to get from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Travelling between Melbourne and Adelaide can be as cheap as USD 71.36 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 364.85 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Melbourne and Adelaide ?

  • 42 from Melbourne to Adelaide starting from 06:00 Melbourne Airport Australia until 20:15 Melbourne Airport Australia

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Melbourne to Adelaide.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Melbourne to Adelaide, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 71.43.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Melbourne and Adelaide

Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Melbourne and Adelaide

Firefly Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Melbourne to Adelaide?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 85% opted for a bus
  • 10% took a train
  • 5% decided to fly