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How to get from Sassafras to Princes Hill by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Sassafras to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

147minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 688, BELGRAVE and 1

To get from Sassafras to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

154minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sassafras to Princes Hill

The distance between Sassafras, Melbourne and Princes Hill, Melbourne is approximately 48.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sassafras to Princes Hill by bus, 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 Sassafras

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Public transport stations close to Princes Hill, Melbourne

Princes Hill is located at Princes Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Princes Hill:

  • Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Pigdon St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 688, BELGRAVE and 1

To get from Sassafras to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

154minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 1
1
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12546
    160 m • 3 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
    16 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
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Princes Hill?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sassafras to Princes Hill?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sassafras and Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Princes Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Sassafras to Princes Hill in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Sassafras and Princes Hill in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sassafras and Princes Hill in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Sassafras to Princes Hill?

    The ride from Sassafras to Princes Hill costs A$5.30.

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