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How to get from Box Hill to Sassafras by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Box Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Box Hill station to Upper Ferntree Gully station. Next, take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

53minA$3.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Box Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Box Hill
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Box Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the 732 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

90minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 732
732
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19643
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Box Hill to Sassafras

The distance between Box Hill, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 29.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Box Hill to Sassafras 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 Box Hill

Box Hill is located at Box Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill).

Bus stations close to Box Hill:

  • Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
  • Box Hill Central/Maroondah Hwy (Box Hill)
  • Station St/Rutland Rd (Box Hill)

Public transport stations close to Sassafras, Melbourne

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
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

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)

By bus

To get from Box Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the 732 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$3.30.

90minA$3.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 732
732
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19643
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18862
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 732, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Box Hill and Sassafras in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Box Hill to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Belgrave station near Box Hill to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Box Hill and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Box Hill to get to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Belgrave station near Box Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Box Hill to Sassafras?

    The ride from Box Hill to Sassafras costs A$3.30.

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