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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Launceston is to bus and train and car ferry which costs $200 - $490 and takes 23h 56m.

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 19m and costs $210 - $700.

How far is it from Adelaide to Launceston?

The distance between Adelaide and Launceston is 1076 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 train and car ferry and bus which takes 23h 25m and costs $190 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m 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 11:15 PM in Adelaide and 11:45 PM in Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 349+ 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, train, or bus

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 19m
$210–700
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles St705
23h 25m
$190–610
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
19h 39m
$204–478
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ararat station
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Station
3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
4. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles St705
23h 56m
$206–482

Adelaide to Launceston by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

2Weekly Services

23h 25mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Launceston.

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Distance: 1,075.8 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

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

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