Ballarat to Geelong by bus
Geelong lies 79 km (49 mi) south-east of Ballarat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 96 km (60 mi) of road.
| Ballarat | Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 111,973 | 282,809 |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 3350–3353 | 3220 |
Where to book buses from Ballarat to Geelong
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Staying in Geelong
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Common questions
How far is Geelong from Ballarat?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ballarat; by road roughly 96 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Geelong by bus?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ballarat and Geelong?
No, both are on Australia/Melbourne at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.