How to get from Balwyn to Dandenong by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 72 tram from 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station to 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew)
    ID 19036
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
    ID 19068
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Toorak
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 733 bus and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Bus - 733
733
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19641
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Oakleigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51597
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clayton
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balwyn to Dandenong

The distance between Balwyn, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 32.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn to Dandenong by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Balwyn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Burke Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Burke Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
  • Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew)
  • Melbourne Life Christian Church/Cotham Rd (Kew)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 109 tram from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station to 58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 733 bus and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Bus - 733
733
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    58-Box Hill Central/Whitehorse Rd (Box Hill)
    ID 19781
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19641
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Oakleigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51597
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clayton
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balwyn to Dandenong?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 733, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The 72 tram line goes from 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station near Balwyn to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne University station near Dandenong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Balwyn to Dandenong in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Balwyn and Dandenong in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balwyn to get to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get on the 72 tram from the 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station near Balwyn in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balwyn and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Balwyn to Dandenong?

    The ride from Balwyn to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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