How to get from Smiths Beach to Kalimna by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Beach to Kalimna in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy (Kalimna) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

448minA$47.46
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    113 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    191 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy (Kalimna)
    Ride to bus station
    Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy (Kalimna)
    ID 16554
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smiths Beach to Kalimna

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Kalimna, Melbourne is approximately 381.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 448 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach to Kalimna 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 Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Public transport stations close to Kalimna, Melbourne

Kalimna is located at Kalimna, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy (Kalimna).

Bus stations close to Kalimna:

  • Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy (Kalimna)
  • Lookout Rd/Hazel Rd (Kalimna)
  • Howletts Rd/Hazel Rd (Kalimna)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smiths Beach to Kalimna?

    The fastest way takes 448 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smiths Beach and Kalimna in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Beach to Kalimna in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smiths Beach to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station near Kalimna in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smiths Beach to Kalimna in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Kalimna in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smiths Beach to get to Kalimna in Melbourne?

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Melbourne stop near Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smiths Beach and Kalimna in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) stop, which is closest to Kalimna in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Smiths Beach to Kalimna?

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Kalimna costs A$47.46.

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