Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide to Melbourne

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Adelaide to Melbourne Destination Reviews

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Xuemei F
Comfortable seats, much more space, and clean toilet
Adelaide to Melbourne, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Mar 31, 2026
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Aleks K
Chris was an excellent bus driver. he deserves a raise
Adelaide to Melbourne, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Mar 24, 2026
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Francois V
The bus broke and needed to take the train
Adelaide to Melbourne, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Dec 7, 2025
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Lynette
I did not get a cancellation notification until later in the morning. I had arrived at airport very early for an 7.15 flight only to find it had been cancelled. Timing of notification very poor
Adelaide to Melbourne, flight Economy, Jetstar Airways, Sep 19, 2025
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上田久志
Very comfortable and easy to use.
Adelaide to Melbourne, flight Economy, Jetstar Airways, May 13, 2025
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Debbie
Bus driver was helpful, the bus seat was comfortable and I liked the amount of stops we had.
Adelaide to Melbourne, Bus Express, Firefly Express, May 1, 2025
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Adelaide to Melbourne Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
06:00
07:20
$779.76
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:25
07:05
$3,041.42
  5.0
Train
The Overland
Red Standard - Red Everyday
06:55
18:50
$125.90
  5.0
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
07:15
08:35
$185.66
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
07:40
09:00
$86.45
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:00
09:20
$135.18
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
08:30
09:50
$200.74
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
08:50
10:10
$71.36
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:15
17:15
$267.18
  5.0
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:35
10:55
$120.10
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:00
11:20
$225.11
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:30
11:50
$120.10
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:50
16:50
$892.54
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:25
12:45
$133.44
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
11:45
16:45
$121.28
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
12:10
13:30
$286.61
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:35
19:40
$171.90
  5.0
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:55
17:20
$311.38
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
13:25
14:45
$91.67
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
13:45
15:05
$223.95

How to get from Adelaide to Melbourne

Travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne 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 919.91 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 94.45.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 15m to reach Melbourne.

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

Travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne can be as cheap as USD 94.45 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 919.91 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 Adelaide and Melbourne ?

  • 186 from Adelaide to Melbourne starting from 06:00 Adelaide Airport until 20:10 Adelaide Airport

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

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 Adelaide to Melbourne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 94.70.

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 Adelaide and Melbourne

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

Bus

Travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne 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 Adelaide and Melbourne

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 Adelaide to Melbourne?

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

  • 87% opted for a bus
  • 9% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly

Transportation from Adelaide to Melbourne

Facts about the transport from Adelaide to Melbourne

Cheapest Transport$76
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure8:10 PM
Departures per day186
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, The Overland, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia