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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Melbourne to Adelaide
Cheapest price
€86
Average price
€98
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
654 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.
Of the 2 buses that leave Melbourne for Adelaide on Tue, Mar 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 17 the direct buses cover the 654 km distance in an average of 11 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Tue, Mar 17 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Melbourne to Adelaide
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Melbourne to Adelaide among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a train costs an average of €185.
Distance: 654 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price | €188 Average price |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Melbourne to Adelaide bus times
The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to Adelaide buses for today, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFE70 | 8:15 PM Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 11h50 | 8:05 AM Adelaide, Cbd | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 17 | |||||
| FE80 | 9:15 AM Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 10h15 | 7:30 PM Adelaide, Cbd | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Melbourne to Adelaide
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Buses from Melbourne to Adelaide run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €48 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 654 km distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 654 km |
Average bus duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 07:15 |
Last bus 20:15 |
Bus providers: Firefly Express from Melbourne to AdelaideYou can travel by bus between Melbourne to Adelaide with Firefly Express for as low as €48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Melbourne to Adelaide
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