There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Uluru by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)ADL - AYQ
7h 45m$315–930Drive 1,594.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Adelaide to Uluru1,594.7 km
16h 21m$313–452Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to MutitjuluDocker River
29h 13m$355–689Train, bus
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to YularaDocker River
33h 32m$2,142–2,207
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Uluru is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 16h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Uluru is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $310 - $950.
The distance between Adelaide and Uluru is 1337 km. The road distance is 1594.7 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Uluru without a car is to bus which takes 29h 13m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Adelaide to Uluru, including transfers.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Uluru is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $310 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 29h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Uluru is 1595 km. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Adelaide to Uluru.
There are six+ hotels available in Uluru.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Uluru, NT, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Uluru via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 29h 13m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,000
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- 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
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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