How to get from Olinda to Balaclava by bus?

From Olinda to Balaclava by bus

To get from Olinda to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 737 bus and finally take the 623 bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) station to Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

188minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 737
737
Bus - 623
623
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
    ID 8911
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21279
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
    ID 21275
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 737737
    Wait for bus
    737
    Monash University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21016
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21011
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 623623
    Wait for bus
    623
    St. Kilda
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
    ID 12365
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Olinda to Balaclava by bus via 688, 693 and 625

To get from Olinda to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 693 bus and finally take the 625 bus from Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh) station to Riddell Pde/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

159minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Bus - 693
693
Bus - 625
625
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dawson St/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 22882
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Oakleigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
    ID 12964
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 625625
    Wait for bus
    625
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riddell Pde/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 22552
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Olinda to Balaclava

The distance between Olinda, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 65.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olinda to Balaclava by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Olinda

Olinda is located at Olinda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Olinda:

  • Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd (Olinda)

Public transport stations close to Balaclava, Melbourne

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Olinda to Balaclava by bus via 688, 693 and 625

To get from Olinda to Balaclava in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 693 bus and finally take the 625 bus from Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh) station to Riddell Pde/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

159minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Bus - 693
693
Bus - 625
625
Walk to Balaclava
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dawson St/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 22882
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 693693
    Wait for bus
    693
    Oakleigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19800
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Johnson St (Oakleigh)
    ID 12964
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 625625
    Wait for bus
    625
    Elsternwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riddell Pde/Glenhuntly Rd (Elsternwick)
    ID 22552
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    2.3 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Olinda to Balaclava?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 737, Bus line 623.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Olinda to Balaclava?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 693, Bus line 625.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olinda and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Olinda to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station near Olinda to Croydon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Croydon station near Balaclava in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Olinda to Balaclava in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Olinda and Balaclava in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Olinda to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) stop near Olinda in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Olinda and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Croydon stop, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Olinda to Balaclava?

    The ride from Olinda to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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