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Victoria Travel & Transport

There are many transport options available throughout Victoria. A comprehensive train network system called VLine links all the major towns. Melbourne city has an extensive commuter train network that serves the outlying residential areas and a unique inner city tram system, much loved by locals and visitors.

The Princes Highway is a coastal route that links Melbourne and Sydney and most of the intermediate coastal towns. The Hume Highway is an inland route between the same two cities.

Road travel to Adelaide is via the Princes Highway for the coastal route with options for the Hamilton Highway and the Western Highway for inland routes.

The state is well served by a comprehensive network of major arterial and linking roads. Several bus transport companies operate throughout the state. All the major car rental companies have depots in the major cities and towns throughout the state.

If you are flying in at Melbourne to start your visit, consider picking up a Melbourne rental car at the airport and save on airport shuttle costs.

Camper and motor home rentals are a very popular way to see the best of Victoria and these vehicles are available for pick-up and return in Melbourne. Tour operators provide itineraries that cover all popular Victoria sites.

Driver information and maps are available from the Royal Auto Club of Victoria (RACV) which has offices throughout the state.

Some typical road distances are:

Melbourne to Sydney = 876km (548 miles)

Melbourne to Adelaide = 732km (458 miles)

Melbourne to Ballarat = 111km (70 miles)

Melbourne to Albury-Wodonga = 310km (194 miles)

Melbourne to Mildura = 565km (353 miles)

Melbourne to Echuca = 250km (156 miles)

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