How to get from East Melbourne to Sassafras by bus, train and tram?

From East Melbourne to Sassafras by bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    East Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    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

From East Melbourne to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament 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 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    57 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
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Sassafras

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 44.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Sassafras 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 East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

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)

Related Routes

From East Melbourne to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Sassafras in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament 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 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    57 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Sassafras?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne and Sassafras in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Port Melbourne station near East Melbourne to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Sassafras in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near East Melbourne to get to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Port Melbourne station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between East Melbourne and Sassafras in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Sassafras in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from East Melbourne to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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