How to get from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

213minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to East Geelong
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Geelong
    Walk to
    East Geelong
    2.52 km • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) 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 WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

201minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to East Geelong
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Geelong
    Walk to
    East Geelong
    3.05 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong

The distance between Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and East Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 136.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong 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 Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is located at Mount Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Mount Dandenong:

  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Dickens Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Public transport stations close to East Geelong, Melbourne

East Geelong is located at East Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Humble St/Myers St (East Geelong).

Train stations close to East Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to East Geelong:

  • Humble St/Myers St (East Geelong)
  • Paterson St/Myers St (East Geelong)
  • Meakin St/Myers St (East Geelong)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 688, BELGRAVE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) 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 WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

201minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to East Geelong
Leaves from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
    ID 9802
    130 m • 2 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
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Geelong
    Walk to
    East Geelong
    3.05 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Dandenong and East Geelong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) station near Mount Dandenong to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near East Geelong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mount Dandenong and East Geelong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Dandenong to get to East Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Ridge Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda) stop near Mount Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mount Dandenong and East Geelong in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong?

    The ride from Mount Dandenong to East Geelong costs A$13.84.

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