How to get from Dandenong to Melbourne by train?

By train

To get from Dandenong to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
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Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Dandenong

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
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    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
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    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
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    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL and TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL

To get from Dandenong to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Dandenong station to Pakenham station. Next, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Dandenong

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    Dandenong
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    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
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    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham
    20 min
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    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
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    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Melbourne

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 31.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Melbourne by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dandenong

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

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

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

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL and TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL

To get from Dandenong to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Dandenong station to Pakenham station. Next, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Traralgon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caulfield station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Melbourne in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Caulfield station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Dandenong to Melbourne?

    The first train from Dandenong in Dandenong South to Melbourne in Melbourne is Pakenham - City Via Pakenham. It leaves the Dandenong station at 00:03.

  • How much is the train fare from Dandenong to Melbourne?

    The ride from Dandenong to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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