What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston is to bus and car ferry which costs $200 - $290 and takes 27h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $220 - $750.

How far is it from Adelaide to Launceston?

The distance between Adelaide and Launceston is 1075 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Launceston without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Launceston without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 2m and costs $200 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Launceston?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Adelaide to Launceston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Launceston?

Launceston is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 7:29 PM in Adelaide and 7:59 PM in Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 352+ hotels available in Launceston.

Adelaide to Launceston - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Launceston by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Launceston (LST)ADL - LST
3h 18m
$220–750
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport
3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
4. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William St705
27h 2m
$204–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Adelaide to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Launceston
20h 24m
$209–344
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Station
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
3. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William St705
24h 10m

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Launceston (LST) flights

53Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,075.4 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Launceston (LST) every 4 hours.

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