There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)ASP - ADL
2h 46m$324–1,251Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to AdelaideAdelaide
19h 55m$210–500Train via Manguri
- Take the train from Alice Springs to ManguriThe Ghan Expedition
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide StationThe Ghan Expedition
25h 55m$2,920Drive 1,531.2 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Adelaide1,531.2 km
15h 15m$298–430Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide StationThe Ghan Expedition
35h 35m$1,870
Alice Springs to Adelaide by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Adelaide is to bus which costs $210 - $500 and takes 19h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Adelaide is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $320 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Adelaide Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35h 35m.
The distance between Alice Springs and Adelaide is 1339 km. The road distance is 1531.2 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $210 - $500.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Alice Springs to Adelaide, including transfers.
Alice Springs to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Adelaide is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $320 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 19h 55m, you could also train via Manguri, which costs $2,921 and takes 25h 55m.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide 6 times a week. Tickets cost $210–500 and the journey takes 19h 55m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Train from Alice Springs to Manguri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,405
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,405
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,479
Train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,516
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,516
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,596
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,870
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,870
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,969
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
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More Questions & Answers
Alice Springs to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Adelaide is 1h ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 1:39 PM in Alice Springs and 2:39 PM in Adelaide.
Alice Springs to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Adelaide is 1531 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Alice Springs to Adelaide.
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