Buses to Hobart
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Hobart, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart to Geelong | Australia | 583 km (362 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Hobart to Melbourne | Australia | 598 km (371 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Hobart to Ballarat | Australia | 660 km (410 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Hobart to Bendigo | Australia | 729 km (453 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| Hobart to Canberra | Australia | 859 km (534 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Hobart to Wollongong | Australia | 990 km (615 mi) | about 18 h |
| Hobart to Sydney | Australia | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 19 h 13 min |
| Hobart to Central Coast | Australia | 1,108 km (689 mi) | about 20 h 8 min |
| Hobart to Adelaide | Australia | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 21 h 5 min |
| Hobart to Newcastle | Australia | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 21 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.