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How to get from Kalorama to Monbulk by bus?

From Kalorama to Monbulk by bus

To get from Kalorama to Monbulk in Melbourne, take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station to Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station. Next, take the 696 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

35minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Bus - 696
696
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
    Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
    ID 9801
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 696696
    Wait for bus
    696
    Monbulk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
    ID 14669
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kalorama to Monbulk by bus via 688, 679 and 663

To get from Kalorama to Monbulk in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station to Montrose Town Centre/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 679 bus and finally take the 663 bus from Swansea Rd/York Rd (Montrose) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

70minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Bus - 679
679
Bus - 663
663
Leaves from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kalorama
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Town Centre/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)
    ID 8936
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montrose Rd/Leith Rd (Montrose)
    ID 22057
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swansea Rd/York Rd (Montrose)
    ID 14695
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
    ID 14669
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kalorama to Monbulk

The distance between Kalorama, Melbourne and Monbulk, Melbourne is approximately 14.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kalorama to Monbulk by bus, 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.

Bus stations close to Kalorama:

  • Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • Mountain View Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
  • 1113 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd

Public transport stations close to Monbulk, Melbourne

Monbulk is located at Monbulk, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk).

Bus stations close to Monbulk:

  • Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
  • Menin Rd/Baynes Park Rd (Monbulk)
  • Main Rd/Monbulk Rd (Monbulk)

Alternative route from Kalorama to Monbulk by bus via 688, 679 and 663

To get from Kalorama to Monbulk in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 688 bus from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station to Montrose Town Centre/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 679 bus and finally take the 663 bus from Swansea Rd/York Rd (Montrose) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

70minA$3.30
Bus - 688
688
Bus - 679
679
Bus - 663
663
Leaves from Inverness Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kalorama
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Town Centre/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Montrose)
    ID 8936
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montrose Rd/Leith Rd (Montrose)
    ID 22057
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swansea Rd/York Rd (Montrose)
    ID 14695
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Main Rd (Monbulk)
    ID 14669
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 696.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kalorama to Monbulk?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line 679, Bus line 663.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kalorama to Monbulk 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 one bus line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Monbulk in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kalorama to Monbulk in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Kalorama and Monbulk in Melbourne by bus is about 35 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kalorama to Monbulk costs A$3.30.