Melbourne to Bendigo by bus
Bendigo lies 132 km (82 mi) north-west of Melbourne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 161 km (100 mi) of road.
| Melbourne | Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 103,034 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 3550–3552 |
Where to book buses from Melbourne to Bendigo
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Staying in Bendigo
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Common questions
How far is Bendigo from Melbourne?
132 km (82 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Melbourne; by road roughly 161 km (100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Bendigo by bus?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Bendigo?
No, both are on Australia/Melbourne at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.