Shortest travel time:
2 h 10 m
Longest travel time:
1 d 20 h 23 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$158
Avg. daily departures:
6
Earliest departure:
06:00
Latest departure:
22:05
Melbourne
Melbourne train stations
Southern Cross
Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, Australia
Melbourne AIrport terminal
Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia, Melbourne, Austria
994 km
Brisbane
Brisbane train stations
Brisbane Central railway station
Corner Ann & Edward Streets, Brisbane, Australia
Roma Street
Roma Street, Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane Airport terminal
Airport Dr, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008, Australia, Brisbane, Australia

Melbourne to Brisbane Train Information

The Melbourne - Brisbane railway route provides some of the most impressive views in Australia, making a train ride a popular way to travel between the charming cities. But the beautiful sceneries are far from being the only reason to opt for traveling by railway. The Melbourne to Brisbane trains boast fast travel times and can cover the distance from city center to city center in just 1.5 days! All of them provide top-notch onboard amenities to enhance your travel experience, such as comfortable seats, plenty of legroom, and more than generous space to put your luggage during the journey. To top it all, the trains from Melbourne to Brisbane offer an extensive schedule with 2 departures daily (you can find more information below as well as the ticket prices), so you can rest assured that your trip will go without a hitch!

Melbourne to Brisbane Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 10 min
1 d 20 hrs 23 min
06:00
08:30
3
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 10 min
2 hrs 10 min
12:20
12:20
1
Evening trains
1 d 9 hrs 33 min
1 d 9 hrs 33 min
19:20
19:20
1
Night trains
2 hrs 10 min
2 hrs 10 min
22:05
22:05
1

Trains on Melbourne - Brisbane Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Expedia
Expedia
Air
2 hrs 10 min
$163
3
AUTrains
AUTrains
Train with 1 change
1 d 9 hrs 33 min
$158
1
AUTrains
AUTrains
Train with 1 change
1 d 20 hrs 23 min
$195
1
AUTrains
AUTrains
2 changes. Train + bus
1 d 14 hrs 4 min
$158
1