How to get from Kalorama to Ballan by bus and train?

From Kalorama to Ballan by bus and train

To get from Kalorama to Ballan in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Southern Cross station to Ballan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

182minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Walk to Ballan
Leaves from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)
    ID 9818
    10 m • 1 min
  • 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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballan
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ballan
    Walk to
    Ballan
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kalorama to Ballan

The distance between Kalorama, Melbourne and Ballan, Melbourne is approximately 138.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kalorama to Ballan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kalorama

Kalorama is located at Kalorama, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose).

Bus stations close to Kalorama:

  • Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)
  • Mountain View Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Kalorama)
  • 1113 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)

Public transport stations close to Ballan, Melbourne

Ballan is located at Ballan, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballan.

Train stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan

Bus stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan Railway Station (Ballan)
  • Ballan Station/Atkinson St (Ballan)
  • Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd (Ballan)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kalorama to Ballan?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kalorama and Ballan in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kalorama to Ballan in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station near Kalorama to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ballan in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kalorama to Ballan in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Kalorama and Ballan in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kalorama to get to Ballan in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) stop near Kalorama in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kalorama and Ballan in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Ballan in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kalorama to Ballan?

    The ride from Kalorama to Ballan costs A$13.84.