There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Northern Territory by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Alice Springs Airport
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)ADL - ASP
3h 43m$305–1,145Fly to Darwin International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)ADL - DRW
6h 27m$275–755Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to DarwinDarwin
43h 5m$409–987Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to DarwinThe Ghan
2d 5h$2,878–2,888Drive 3,026 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Darwin3,026 km
28h 52m$596–861
Adelaide to Northern Territory by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Northern Territory is to fly which costs $270 - $800 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $300 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Northern Territory. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Darwin via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 5m.
The distance between Adelaide and Northern Territory is 1336 km. The road distance is 3026 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Northern Territory without a car is to bus which takes 43h 5m and costs $400 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Adelaide to Northern Territory, including transfers.
Adelaide to Northern Territory bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $1,000 and takes 43h 5m, you could also train, which costs $2,875 - $2,890 and takes 2 days 5h.
Adelaide to Northern Territory bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Northern Territory is 1h behind Adelaide. It is currently 10:42 AM in Adelaide and 9:42 AM in Northern Territory.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs in around 43h 5m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–950
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,844
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,844
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,994
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–370
- Flexible
- $320–490
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Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Northern Territory is 3026 km. It takes approximately 28h 52m to drive from Adelaide to Northern Territory.