How much does it cost to travel by train from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Ticket prices start at $181 for economy class.

Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane?

There's a direct hight-speed train, which departs from Melbourne Southern Cross Station twice a day.

Melbourne to Brisbane Train

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Melbourne to Brisbane Railway Route

Distance

994 km

Travel time

1 day and a half

Trains per day

2

Reverse route

Brisbane - Melbourne Train

The Melbourne - Brisbane railway route provides some of the most impressive views in Australia, making it an unforgettable way to travel between two wonderful cities. The Melbourne to Brisbane trains offer the fastest travel times over such a long distance, your journey will take approximately 1 day and a half.
The train is perfectly equipped, it's spacious and you'll find everything there to make your journey the most comfortable, so you won't notice how the time passes. The trains from Melbourne to Brisbane offer a great schedule with two departures per day.
Moreover, you can also check the distance from Melbourne to Sydney if you want to extend your travel plans.

Trains:
NSW TrainLink regional express trains.
Ticket price:
from 181 USD an economy class seat.
Seat reservation:
after booking a ticket, you will be assigned to one of the seats.
Ticket delivery:
you can download the PDF of the tickets to print them or show on your electronic device when boarding a train.

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