Adelaide to Melbourne bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Adelaide bus station at 06:35h, arriving at Melbourne bus station at 18:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:45h, arriving at 06:35h the following day.
Departure station and country
Adelaide, Australia
Arrival station and country
Melbourne, Australia
Travel Distance
728 km
Average Trip Duration
11h 47min
Total Departures
6
Popular Operators
Firefly Express
Lowest Price
€41
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Adelaide to Melbourne:
The shortest travel distance between Adelaide and Melbourne is 728 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 19:45 has a travel time of 10:50h.
The longest travel time on the route is 12:45h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet, seat belts and multimedia.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Melbourne earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Adelaide to Melbourne.
The overnight bus departs at 19:45 and arrives at 06:35
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Melbourne:
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Other popular destinations from Melbourne
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