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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Parkville to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 72 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from Parkville to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 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
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Sassafras

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 46.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 16, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from Parkville to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkville to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parkville to Sassafras?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct tram between Parkville 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 38 min.

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

    The 72 tram line goes from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Camberwell station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Camberwell station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Parkville and Sassafras in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 72 tram from the 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Parkville in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Camberwell stop, which is closest to Sassafras in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Parkville to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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