How to get from Melbourne to Dandenong
3 ways, 28 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Metrobest | 51 min | A$2–5 estimated |
| Drive | 47 min | A$4–5 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 47 min | A$70–95 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 08:5959 min · 1 changeTransport Victoria 59A$3–5
- 08:00 → 08:5151 min · 2 changesTransport Victoria 59A$3–5
- 08:03 → 09:071h 4m · directTransport Victoria PakenhamA$2–4
- 08:04 → 09:0359 min · 1 changeTransport Victoria 57A$3–5
- 08:06 → 09:101h 4m · directTransport Victoria CranbourneA$2–4
- 08:07 → 09:071h · 1 changeTransport Victoria 59A$3–5
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Dandenong?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 47 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 28 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Dandenong?
- Metro is the cheapest, from A$2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Can I take the metro from Melbourne to Dandenong?
- Yes. The metro takes about 51 min door to door and costs A$2–5. 8 departures in this window.
- How far is Dandenong from Melbourne by road?
- About 34 km, roughly 47 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$4–5; tolls and parking are extra.